21 December to Thursday
In the eastern Slavs - KARACHUN - the winter solstice. It was believed that on this day the power is taken by the formidable Karachun, an underground god commanding frosts. Gradually, in the popular consciousness Karachun turned into Frost and lost his malicious significance.
The Day of the Anfisa-needlewoman is also on the national calendar.
Birthday of the crossword.
Day employee of production and technical services of the penal system of Russia.
Day of adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
Day of shaking paws.
In 1891 the first basketball game was held in the USA.
1968, the manned spacecraft Apollo-8 was launched to enter the near-moon orbit.
In 1988, the first flight of a high-capacity An-225 Mriya transport aircraft took place.