This date of the second winter month is ready to give all the inhabitants of the planet a huge number of celebrations.

UN events October 20, 2020

World Statistics Day

In 1947, the UN Statistical Commission was created. She was able to establish international methodological standards throughout her work. This commission plays a key role in improving the provision of assistance to states and their statistical reporting. The commission can also ensure an unprecedented degree of data availability.

This celebration was created to draw public attention to the very important work that statistical staff do every day. They must collect objective, accurate and comparable data. Statistics permeate all aspects of modern life.

It also underpins many of the government's public and business decisions. Statistics can provide insight and information about the forces and trends that may affect our lives.

World celebrations October 20, 2020

International Chef's Day

Every year on October 20, Chef's Day is celebrated all over the world. The holiday was created in 2004, and the initiator was the World Association of Culinary Societies. The solemn event in more than 70 countries became large-scale.

In addition to the culinary experts themselves, authorities, business owners and employees of travel companies can take part in the organization. All these people organize competitions among chefs, experiment with dishes and conduct tastings. The profession of a cook can be called one of the most popular in the world, as well as an ancient one.

History does not tell us who was the first to decide to cook game meat along with berries that were collected in the forest. The ancient Greeks, for example, had a god of healing, Asclepius. But his faithful assistant was the cook Kulina. She became the patroness of the art of cooking.

International Air Traffic Controller Day

In 1961, on October 20, the International Federation of Aircraft Dispatchers' Associations was founded in Amsterdam. In the history of the development of air transport, such an event became a significant milestone. It was thanks to him that it appeared professional holiday.

For dispatchers, such a celebration was an opportunity to once again emphasize the importance of their profession. Also today you can attract the attention of the entire public to your work and declare your achievements. It is in the hands of these workers that safety in the sky lies.

Employees are entrusted with great responsibility, so very high demands are placed on their professionalism. Air traffic control specialists must not only have perfect professional skills, but also have special psychological training.

International Credit Union Day

This celebration takes place on the third Thursday of October every year. This celebration has been celebrated continuously since 1948. Since then, many events have taken place: charity events, days open doors branches and unions, competitions, fairs and so on. A credit union is an organization for mutual financial assistance of citizens.

This organization is one of the most attractive and widespread for the population. Since the mid-19th century, ideas and concepts of cooperation have come into common use. Then they were able to gain great popularity in European countries. Robert Owen can be considered the founder of the cooperative philosophy.

It should also be noted that the re-establishment date of Credit Union Day was 1948. And in 1927, the first idea for the celebration was voiced.

Russian holiday October 20, 2020

Military Signalman Day in Russia

In our country, every year on October 20, Military Signalman Day is celebrated. This professional celebration is celebrated by all employees and military personnel of the Signal Corps. In 1919, October 20 was the day of the creation of the Signal Corps.

By order of the Revolutionary Military Council of the USSR, a communications department was created headed by the head of communications. This service was separated into a special headquarters service, and the signal troops became independent troops. It was then that the structure of modern signal troops was laid down. Military communications in its development were able to go through a complex and long path, which is inextricably linked with the history of the creation of the Armed Forces.

Today, this system is a complex multifunctional organism. It can also include multilayer communication nodes for various purposes, many thousands of kilometers of radio lines and other types of communication.

Folk calendar for October 20, 2020

Sergey Zimny

On this date, people celebrate the memory of two saints who bore the name Sergius. The first of them was Sergius of Pechersk, who lived in the 13th century. And the second is Sergius Nuromsky, who lived in the 15th century. Both were pure in soul and kind.

The second saint was a disciple of Sergius of Radonezh, whom he came to after hearing about his exploits. And when, many years after his death, Sergius Nuromsky came to the pious man Nikifor, he asked to clear his grave.

Nikifor thought that it was just a dream, and as his punishment he could no longer move. Only at the tomb of Saint Nicephorus was able to receive healing. On such a day, people were not surprised at the frosts that could suddenly come. That’s why Sergei received the nickname – Winter.

Which people celebrate their name day on October 20, 2020

Joseph, Mark, Nikolai, Pelageya, Sergei, Julian.

Historical facts

• 1714 - Peter I issued a Decree banning stone construction throughout Russia, except St. Petersburg.
• 1740 – Austrian Archduchess Maria Theresa is declared heir to Charles VI of Habsburg.
• 1827 – the Battle of Navarino took place.
• 1880 - the Moscow circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard received its first spectators.

Popular personalities and their birthdays

1. Dmitry Donskoy 1350 – Grand Duke of Moscow.
2. Oscar Swan 1847 – Swedish marksman.
3. James Chadwick 1891 – English physicist.
4. Enrique Bernat 1923 – Spanish businessman.
5. Igor Gorbachev 1927 – Russian actor cinema and theater.
6. Eremey Parnov 1935 – Soviet writer.
7. Valery Borzov 1949 – Soviet track and field athlete.
8. Thomas Newman 1955 – American composer.
9. Vladimir Solovyov 1963 – Russian journalist.
10. Callie Minogue 1971 – Australian singer.
11. Dmitry Alenichev 1972 – Russian football player.

Memorable date military history Russia. On this day in 1827, the Russian fleet and its allies defeated the Turkish fleet in the naval battle of Navarino.

Battle of Navarino

IN THE NAVARINO BAY OF THE IONIAN SEA

On October 8 (20), 1827, a naval battle took place in the Navarino Bay of the Ionian Sea between the allied fleet (Russia, England and France) and the Turkish-Egyptian fleet.

After Turkey refused to comply with the requirements of the London Convention of 1827 on granting autonomy to Greece, a combined squadron of Russia, England and France under the command of the senior English Vice Admiral E. Codrington approached the Bay of Navarino, where the Turkish-Egyptian fleet under the command of Muharrem was located -bey.

The English squadron consisted of 3 battleships, 3 frigates, a sloop, 4 brigs and a tender (472 guns in total). The English squadron was commanded by Vice Admiral E. Codrington. In the French squadron of Rear Admiral A. de Rigny there were 3 battleships, 2 frigates, a brig and a schooner (362 guns). Under the command of the Russian Rear Admiral L.P. Heyden there were 4 battleships and 4 frigates (466 guns). In total, the combined fleet consisted of 10 battleships, 9 frigates and 7 small ships and about 1 thousand 300 guns.

The Turkish-Egyptian fleet consisted of 3 battleships, 5 two-deck 64-gun frigates, 18 frigates, 42 corvettes, 15 brigs and 6 fire ships (in total, according to various sources, from 2.1 thousand to 2.6 thousand guns). The entrance to the bay was shelled from both sides by 165 guns from coastal batteries located in the Navarino fortress and on the island of Sphacteria. The commander-in-chief of the Turkish-Egyptian troops and fleet was Ibrahim Pasha.

On October 8 (20), 1827, the allied squadrons began to enter the bay in a wake column and take up positions according to the previously accepted disposition. As soon as the ships of the English squadron began to lower their anchors, the Turks opened rapid rifle fire on them and killed an English parliamentary officer who was heading to negotiate with the Turkish admiral. At the same time, the first cannon shot was fired from the Egyptian corvette at the French flagship Sirena, and the fortress batteries opened crossfire at the flagship of the Russian squadron Azov, which was passing at the head of the detachment through the narrow strait into Navarino Bay.

A fierce short-range battle lasted for 4 hours, during which the allied squadrons acted in complete unanimity, providing each other with mutual support. The Turkish-Egyptian fleet was completely destroyed. The Russian squadron under the command of Rear Admiral Heyden acted most decisively and skillfully, destroying the entire center and right flank of the enemy fleet. She took the main blow of the enemy and destroyed most of his ships. The losses of the Turkish-Egyptian fleet amounted to more than 60 ships and vessels, including 3 battleships, 9 frigates, 24 corvettes, 14 brigs. Losses in killed and drowned alone amounted to more than 7 thousand people. At night, the Turks themselves burned almost all of their remaining ships. The Allies did not lose a single ship. Their losses in killed and wounded amounted to about 800 people.

The Russian flagship Azov, under the command of Captain 1st Rank M.P. Lazarev, especially distinguished itself in the battle. “Azov” sank 2 frigates and a corvette, burned a 60-gun frigate under the flag of Tahir Pasha, forced an 80-gun ship to run aground, and then, together with the British, destroyed the Turkish flagship.

For military exploits, the battleship Azov was awarded the stern St. George flag and pennant for the first time in the Russian fleet. Its commander, Captain 1st Rank M.P. Lazarev, was promoted to rear admiral. Rear Admiral L.P. Heyden became vice-admiral, holder of the Order of St. George 3rd degree, the French Order of St. Louis and the English Order of the Bath. Most of the officers of the Russian squadron received Russian, English and French orders and promotions in rank.

ULTIMATUM TO IBRAHIM PASHA

Your Mightiness!

According to rumors that reach us from all countries, and from reliable information, we learn that numerous detachments of your army have scattered in different directions throughout the western part of the Morea, devastating it, burning, destroying, uprooting trees, vineyards, all kinds of plants, etc. in a word, they are vying with each other to turn this country into a complete desert.

Moreover, we were informed that an expedition had been prepared against the Maina districts and that some troops had moved there.

All these unusually violent actions take place, one might say, in our eyes and in violation of the truce, which Your Lordship pledged on their word of honor to observe inviolably until the return of your couriers. In violation of such a truce, by virtue of which your fleet was allowed to return to Navarin on the 26th of last September.

The undersigned are in the unfortunate necessity of announcing to you now that such an act on your part and such an amazing violation of your promises puts you, Gracious Sovereign, outside the laws of the people and outside the existing treaties between the high courts of the allies and the Ottoman Porte. To this, the undersigned add that the devastation being carried out at this very time, at your command, is completely contrary to the benefits of your Sovereign, who, due to these devastations, may lose the significant benefits brought to him over Greece by the London Treaty. The undersigned demand from Your Lordship a decisive and prompt answer and present to you the seemingly inevitable consequences of your refusal or evasion.

Vice Admiral E. Codrington,

Rear Admiral Count Heyden,

Rear Admiral Chavalier de Rigny

HEROES OF "AZOV"

In the Battle of Navarino, the battleship Azov fought a heavy battle simultaneously with five enemy [ships. This is how Rear Admiral L.P. Heyden described it in a report to Nicholas I: “...The ship “Azov”... while it was itself surrounded by the enemy, it helped the English admiral a lot, who fought with the 80-gun ship, which had the flag of Mukharem Bey, for when the latter, due to the breaking of his spring, turned his stern to the Azov, then 14 guns were immediately detached on this subject from the left side and acted for about half an hour with such success that they smashed, so to speak, his entire aft, and when a fire broke out in the constapel room and his cabin and the people made every effort to extinguish it, the strong grapeshot fire from the Azov destroyed this intention, through which the enemy ship was soon enveloped in flames and, finally, was blown up into the air ...

To the honor of Captain Lazarev, I must add most obediently that strict discipline, daily gun drills and the order in which the servants were always kept were the reason, and to which I am absolutely obliged, that the ship "Azov" acted with such success in defeating and exterminating the enemy. With his strong fire he sank 2 huge frigates and a corvette, shot down an 80-gun ship, which ran aground and was finally blown up, destroyed a two-deck frigate, on which the commander-in-chief of the Turkish fleet Tahir Pasha had his flag and which burned down the next day, having, according to the pasha himself, out of 600 people on his team, up to 500 were killed and wounded.”

About how M.P. Lazarev behaved in battle, P.S. Nakhimov wrote in a letter to his friend Mikhail Reineke: “I still don’t know the value of our captain. It was necessary to look at him during the battle, with what prudence, with what composure he gave orders everywhere. But I don’t have enough words to describe all his commendable deeds, and I am confident that the Russian fleet did not have such a captain.”

During the battle, future naval commanders showed their worth on the Azov: Lieutenant Nakhimov, Midshipman Kornilov, Midshipman Istomin.

AFTER THE PRAYER SERVICE THE PEOPLE WERE GIVEN A GLASS OF RUM

Exactly at 6 o'clock we struck the all-clear, and, having thanked the Almighty in my soul for the glorious victory granted and protection from the destructive flame, I went down to the cockpit to look at my wounded brother. Thanks to God, his wound is not dangerous. There the priest read the funeral service for the dead, the doctor cut the leg of the wounded, the drunk... shouted “Hurray”, and the secretary fussed around the sick. Having delighted the wounded and those in the crew chamber with the news of a complete victory, I ran to the poop deck. It was already dark. A wonderful evening, perfect calm, and nothing overshadowed clear skies while such horrors were being committed around us. The officers, having gathered, kissed like brothers, and the joy of seeing everyone safe was immeasurable. Everyone quickly told what happened in his detachment during the battle; As for me, in general I was very happy that day and cannot describe the feeling that possessed me. I was especially happy with our brave sailors, who fought with courage that surpassed all expression, and amazed me with the trust they showed towards their officers.

At half past 7 o'clock an officer from Count Heyden came to the ship to congratulate the captain and officers on the victory and thank him on behalf of the admiral for the quick occupation of the place and the glorious action of the guns. The ship "Azov" lost a lot of people and suffered a lot in its hull. We also have quite a few dead and wounded.

After the prayer service, the people were given a glass of rum and ordered to stand at the guns, where, after eating crackers, they went to bed, leaving two sentries at each gun. The officers, having gathered at the captain's, were very happy to find the rescued roast there, and spent a very pleasant hour at a cheerful dinner. The captain divided us into two shifts, entrusting the command of each of them to a staff officer, who was supposed to take care of putting the ship in order and maintaining the guard. I joined the first shift before midnight, the others went to rest at their guns. We, having examined the sentries, gathered on the poop deck to admire the extraordinary and majestic spectacle. The batteries on all the ships of the united fleet were illuminated, constant detours around the bay were plowed and caused a wide variety of calls from the sentries. "Who's rowing?" - we shouted... the French shouted... on the English ships. All this was mixed with rifle shots and at times drowned out by volleys of flaming Turkish ships or thunderclaps of a sudden explosion. All these sounds, without ceasing, shimmered in the mountains, illuminated by the bright flames of the dying enemy ships, scattered on the shallows off the coast and reflected in the quiet waters of the bay, filled with the dead and drowning, seeking the wrong salvation on the floating wreckage of broken ships. During my watch, from 7 pm to 12 pm, 7 explosions followed one after another. The Turks, in desperation, set their ships on fire themselves. In these cases, each time the fire spread roughly throughout the entire ship; due to the excessive heat, the red-hot cannons fired on their own, and an explosion soon followed. Everything that was above the hook chamber rose into the air, the rest was left to burn out on the water.

The author of the notes, Alexander Petrovich Rykachev, in 1816, at the age of thirteen, having excellent training, entered the Naval Cadet Corps and was immediately enrolled as a midshipman. In 1827, with the rank of lieutenant (on the ship Gangut), he took part in the Battle of Navarino. For his heroism he was awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th degree with a bow. 1877 A posthumous edition of A.P. Rykachev’s notes was published in Kronstadt

P.S

At Codrington’s presentation to the Order of Victoria - it was impossible not to award him, given the enormous international resonance of this battle - the English king wrote: “Deserves a rope, but I am forced to give him a ribbon.” The plans of the British government did not include the complete destruction of the Turkish fleet. When the jubilant public calmed down, Codrington was quietly dismissed.

Significant events in the world of music - BIRTHDAYS

Z famous German virtuoso flutist and composer, bright representative German romantic school Anton Bernhard Furstenau was born October 20, 1792. He began studying the flute at the age of 6 under the guidance of his father. From an early age he toured a lot, performing with his father. IN 1815 , being with concerts in Prague, Furstenau was noticed Weber. WITH 1817 he was a soloist with the city symphony orchestra in Frankfurt am Main, and with 1820 and until the end of life Furstenau- the first flutist in the Royal Dresden Orchestra, which he conducted Carl Maria von Weber.

Furstenau often performed in concerts in various European countries. Sometimes he toured with his son Moritz, also an excellent flutist.

Since 1825 By 1844 Fürstenau wrote a number of articles on musical styles and several teaching aids for flute. Among them is “The Art of Playing the Flute” ( 1844 ).

M musicologist and choral conductor born October 20, 1848. During his studies, he led student choirs, organized charity concerts, and actively performed as part of chamber ensembles. After graduating from the university, together with scientist Nikolai Ilminsky, he founded Kazan Teachers' Seminary, where he taught singing.

17 -years of experience in pedagogical, musical-performing and scientific-educational activities of the Kazan period allowed Stepan Smolensky V 1889 to lead and then completely reform the Moscow Synodal School. IN 1889-1901 Stepan Smolensky worked as the director of this institution. With his arrival, the Synodal School and the choir rose to an unprecedented level of professionalism and artistic excellence, in historical perspective which served as the foundation for a new stage in the development of national choral culture, performance and education.

A American composer Charles Edward Ives was born October 20, 1874. Started writing music with 90s XIX century, but until the end 30's His works were not known in the 20th century. Music Ives, which developed American folk, religious and popular motifs, but was also prone to experimentation, was rarely performed during his lifetime. The situation changed when Ives became a laureate Pulitzer Prize (1947 ) behind 3rd symphony, written in 1911.

N true recognition Ives received posthumously when American musicians discovered in his artistic heritage the features of an original creative individuality of a clearly national character and proclaimed Ives the founder of a new American school. Currently Ives recognized as one of the most significant composers in the United States. C 1970 American Academy of Arts and Letters awards annual award to young composers Charles Ives.

N most famous works Charles Edward Ives– 2nd sonata for piano ( "Concord", 1909-15 ), 3rd And 4th Symphonies, Overture No. 2. Charles Edward Ives– author of six symphonies, cantatas "Heavenly Country", two string quartets, five sonatas for violin and piano, many chamber works for different compositions, a collection "114 songs" and etc.

- Russian composer and musical figure - born October 20, 1883. He studied cello and composition at the Moscow Conservatory. He taught at the Moscow People's Conservatory.

IN early works Crane(romances, instrumental pieces and chamber ensembles) the influence is noticeable Alexandra Skryabina. The works are related to Jewish themes and folklore. Among the works: "Poem" for cello and piano ( 1909 ), "Poem Quartet" (1910 ), two suites for clarinet and string quartet "Jewish Sketches" (1910 , 1911 ), "Jewish Caprice" for violin and piano ( 1917 ), "Ghetto Songs" (1916-1923 ), "Song of Songs" (1918 ) for voice and piano. Also known is the cantata "Kaddish" (1922 ), whose music was written for the performances “Gabima” and “Goset”. Clavier "Kaddisha" was published in Vienna 1928, and the score was destroyed there by the Nazis in 1930s wrote many musical numbers for performances: "Night at the Old Market" (1925 ), "Sabbatai Tzvi" (1927 ) and others. Also among his works are opera "Zaghmuk" (1930 ), "Ten Jewish Songs" (1937 ) and many romances based on poetry Ilya Ehrenburg And Chaim Bialik.

AND 3 works Crane ballets on non-Jewish themes are most famous "Laurencia" (1939 ) And "Tatiana" (1943 ) and music for the play "Dance teacher"(author - Lope de Vega, 1946 ).

A American rock musician Thomas(Volume) Earl Petty was born October 20, 1950. With a group The Heartbreakers he appeared on the horizon of American rock music in 1976, when the album of the same name was released. The musician achieved his first success in Great Britain. The band's third album "Damn the Torpedoes" (1979 ), reached number 2 in the US and remained at number 1 in the UK until the release of the legendary "The Wall" from Pink Floyd.

In 1981 a very successful duet went on sale Petty with Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac – "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around". Petty one of the first rockers to shoot music videos for all his singles.

In 1989 with the support of friends, he released his first solo album - "Full Moon Fever", the main hit of which was the song "Free Fallin'". Second solo album, "Wildflowers", went out to 1994 , third ( "Highway Companion") – 12 years later. Both were successful. July 29, 2014 saw the light "Hypnotic Eye", 13th studio album Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

October 2, 2017 Petty found unconscious in his home due to complete cardiac arrest. The musician was connected to a life support system in the hospital, but subsequently a decision was made to turn off the system. IN last years life was known for his criticism of American show business. He saw the cause of the rock music crisis in the commercialization of radio stations and the disappearance of independent transmission networks.

Thomas Montgomery Newman was born October 20, 1955. The American composer specializes in creating soundtrack compositions for films (more than 60).

Newman began his career as a composer in 1984 from creating the music for the film "Fearless". After 10 years Thomas received two Academy nominations for his scores for Little Women and The Shawshank Redemption. Newman was the only double nominee this year. In recent years, he has achieved success composing scores for the films American Beauty (winner of the Grammy Award for Best Score), Road to Perdition, Finding Nemo, Lemony Snicket: The 33 Unfortunate Events, Erin Brockovich, The Good German" and "WALL-E".

Newman He also writes music for television, including the theme music for Boston Public and the miniseries Angels in America. His theme song for the series “Six Feet Under” won two Grammy awards in 2003– “Best instrumental composition” and “Best instrumental arrangement”. Thomas Montgomery Newman is the most nominated living composer who has never won an Oscar since Alexa North.

In 2012 The composer wrote the music for the films “The Heavens Will Fall” and “The Marigold Hotel.” The best of the exotic ones."

X Orvatian pianist was born October 20, 1958. He began learning to play the piano at the age of seven, and at twelve he entered the Central Music School at the Moscow Conservatory. 1975- to the conservatory itself.

In 1978(year of graduation from the conservatory) Pogorelich won the Piano competition in Terni(Italy), and two years later - to International competition in Montreal. The pianist's name has gained wide popularity in 1980 when on the tenth International competition named after in Warsaw, a scandal erupted around the jury's decision not to allow Pogorelich for the third round. As a sign of protest, one of the jury members, Martha Argerich, left the competition. Just a year later, in 1981 , Pogorelich He played a solo concert at Carnegie Hall with great success, giving rise to his international performing career. The musician performs a lot, both solo and with an orchestra, and tours in many countries around the world.

– a virtuoso pianist with a wide palette of sounds and an original sense of tempo. His repertoire ranges from music and Scarlatti before . The pianist did a large number of records. Pogorelich is active social activities, helps young musicians by organizing festivals, competitions and summer courses. IN 1988 UNESCO elected Goodwill Ambassador.

October 20, 1971 was born Tom Chaos(Vyacheslav Zinurov) – choreographer, author and arranger of almost all the group’s songs "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels".

N started his musical career as a DJ. He actively promoted dance music in 1990s. Before participating in “scammers,” he had his own dance school and a professional group consisting of 12 girls who later starred in the “I’m Learning to Dance” video.

Tom Chaos always professionally approaches the creation of music, which, in his opinion, has no boundaries and should not be driven into rigid stylistic boundaries. He confirmed this thesis with personal example: the musician was awarded the title of “Song of the Year” laureate three times. As an author of electronic works, Tom Chaos- winner of the famous St. Petersburg competition "New Composers".

A Australian singer and songwriter born October 20, 1971. Together with her older sister, she began her career with roles in Australian soap operas when she was just 7 years old. A year later Danny noticed by the producers of the popular young talent show “Young Talent Time”. We can say that from that moment her musical career began. IN 1985 The first solo song was released on the collection of hits of this show - "Material Girl"(cover of the song).

In 1991 solo single saw the light Danny Minow G "Love & Kisses", a self-titled album followed 3 months later. The single became incredibly successful in both Australia and England. The album received gold status in England. This was followed by the release of four more singles from this disc. IN October 1992 second album released "Get Into You".

In 1997 Danni released a new composition "All I Wanna Do", which went gold in Australia, but in the UK the song managed to reach 4th place. In the same year, the third studio album entitled "Girl".

P Her artistic career is very eventful with numerous ups and downs, as well as lulls in creativity. Minogue doesn't just focus on music.

(real name Calvin Broadus) born October 20, 1971.

D It’s hard to imagine that this man, whose name is in the tabloids today, used to play the piano, regularly went to church and even sang in the church choir. Immediately after finishing school Snoopa problems with the law appeared: he was arrested for drug possession. This is not the only time the future rapper ended up in prison. A serious passion for rap occurs in captivity. Helped the aspiring rap artist in many ways Dr. Dre. It was he who, after getting acquainted with the demo compositions Snoopa believed in his talent. So, a promising future opened up for , a criminal and once a member of the Crips gang.

In 1993 first studio album released - "Doggystyle", which brought him widespread popularity. Second album "The Doggfather" was released three years later, as the rapper again had problems with the law.

In 1998 the rapper signed a contract with the No Limit Records label and recorded three albums one after another. Today he raps not only solo. Tracks recorded together with other artists are regularly released. He has won dozens of awards, including the most prestigious ones - Grammy and MTV Music Awards. Autumn 2012 album released Snoopa – "Reincarnated".

Significant events in the world of music – REMEMBRANCE DAYS

Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Van Zant was born January 15, 1948. American musician, primarily known as a vocalist, primary songwriter, and founding member of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

N The band's national popularity began in 1973, after the release of their debut album "Pronounced 'L h-'nйrd 'Skin-'nйrd", which included such hits as "I Ain't the One", "Tuesday's Gone", "Gimme Three Steps", "Simple Man", as well as the group’s magnum opus – the song "Free Bird", which was later dedicated to the memory of the guitarist The Allman Brothers Band, Dewayna Allman a, who crashed on a motorcycle in 1971.

E The song brought even greater popularity to the group "Sweet Home Alabama", released on the second album "Second Helping" and became their biggest hit.

group Lynyrd Skynyrd

October 20, 1977 the plane hired for the American tour crashed during the flight Lynyrd Skynyrd from South Carolina to Louisiana. Died three of the then 10 members of the group: a vocalist and two recruits Steve And Cassie Gaines. The rest escaped with injuries. The survivors formed a new composition called The Rossington-Collins Band, but in 1986 a new blow awaited them when the guitarist Allen Collins got into a car accident, during which his girlfriend died and he was paralyzed. Four years later he died.

In 1987 Lynyrd Skynyrd gathered again for a tour in memory of the tragic anniversary, the younger brother, who had previously performed solo, became the vocalist Ronnie – Johnny. WITH 1991 the group resumed its activities.

AND singer of songs and romances was born May 11, 1905 in a family of gypsy musicians. My father created an ensemble of singers and dancers and organized a tour of Russia. U Vali there were four older brothers: Ivan, Nikolay, Alyosha And Dmitriy, and also sister - Marusya. Each of the children in the ensemble had their own role. Subsequently Valentina I sang a lot with my brother Alyosha.

IN beginning Civil War Dimitrievichi We went to Vladivostok, and from there to China. They performed in Japan, the Philippines, India, Greece, Morocco, Spain. IN 1929 they moved to France. Senior Dimitrievich opened a Russian restaurant - cabaret "Golden Fish". IN 1940 new emigration to South America. Ensemble Dimitrievich performed on the stage of theaters in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay.

In 1960 father, sister died Marusya, and soon - brother Ivan. Alexei traveled and danced a lot. Valya called him to her place. He came to Paris in 1961 and soon began to sing.

Valentina And Alexei Dimitrievich

In 1962 with the help of the famous writer Kessel, a record appeared "The Last Voices of the Gypsies". Signed up for it Valya Dimitrievich And Volodya Polyakov. Alyosha they were accompanied on guitar. The next album came out in 1968. on her Alyosha Dmitrievich sings with his friend Yul Brynner- famous American actor of Russian origin. The third record came out two years later: the record Vali And Alyosha Dimitrievich. Valya differed from her brother in being more “classical”. This can be heard both in the voice and in the repertoire. "Black eyes" in her performance they appear to be a true masterpiece. Camp songs Valya I often sang first in Gypsy, then in Russian. Gramophone heritage of both Dimitrievich– four disks.

Died October 20, 1983 and was buried at Saint-Genevier-des-Bois, near Alyosha.

Significant events in the world of music - SIGNIFICANT DATES

October 20, 1960 Roy Orbison earned his first hit with the song "One The Lonely". This composition was abandoned The Everly Brothers and therefore Orbison I decided to record it myself.

October 20, 1962 American folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary reached the top of the American charts with her debut self-titled album.

October 20, 1964 The Rolling Stones gave their first concert in Paris. As a result of the unrest, 150 people were arrested.

AND October 20, 1969 released two records in the USA: a single "Cold Turkey"/"Don't Worry Kyoko" and album "Wedding Album".

October 20, 1973 The Rolling Stones reached No. 1 in the US with the single "Angie", the seventh chart-topper in the group's discography. At home, the song only reached the 5th line of the charts.

IN New York October 20, 1976 The premiere of the concert film of the British group took place Led Zeppelin "The Song Remains The Same". On the day of the premiere, 25 thousand dollars were collected, which were sent to a charity foundation that helps children in need.

October 20, 1978 group The Police performed in the USA for the first time. The guys flew to a concert in New York on a low-budget airline, and carried their instruments with them as hand luggage.

October 20, 1979 took 1st place in America with the album "The Long Run", where they stayed for 9 weeks. This record became the fourth #1 in the States.

October 20, 1984 group Wham! Topped the UK charts with the single "Freedom". The song was used in advertising for Maxell audio cassettes with modified lyrics.

The CharlatansOctober 20, 1990 took 1st place in the UK with their debut album "Some Friendly".

October 20, 1994 vocalist of the group Pulp Jarvis Cocker presented the issue of the British music show "Top Of The Pops" with Michelle Gaife, Let Loose And INXS.

The Prodigy went on a 12-day tour of the UK October 20, 1994.

October 20, 2001 A grand charity fundraiser was held in New York concert “Concert For New York” with the participation of musicians Rolling Stones Mick Jagger And Keith Richards, Who, Billy Joel and etc.

10 years ago rapper song Nellie and singers Kelly Rowland "Dilemma" took 1st place in Britain, where it stayed for 2 weeks.

A album "Natural Forces" by Lyle Lovett came out October 20, 2009. The singer covered the famous song Tammy Vineet "Stand By Your Man".

Updated: April 13, 2019 by: Elena

Today, October 20, many UN countries celebrate a holiday - World Statistics Day, the whole world celebrates today International Air Traffic Controller Day and International Chef Day. In Russia, this day is a holiday - Military Signalman's Day, and in Ukraine - All-Ukrainian Day against Breast Cancer. Serbia celebrates Belgrade Liberation Day.

World Statistics Day (holiday in UN countries)

In 1947, on October 20, the UN Statistical Commission was created, which at the 41st session, in 2010, decided to establish World Statistics Day on October 20, which has since been celebrated in UN countries every year on this day.
During its work, the UN Commission established statistical guidelines and international methodological standards in each area.

International Air Traffic Controller Day (international holiday)

The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations was created in Amsterdam on October 20, 1961. In honor of this event, a new professional holiday was founded, dedicated to the date - International Day air traffic controller.
The number of IFATCA member associations around the world today is 133, which includes 50 thousand air traffic controllers.

International Chef's Day (international holiday)

On October 20, chefs and cooks all over the world celebrate their professional holiday. This international date was established back in 2004 on the initiative of the World Association of Culinary Societies, which today has about 8 million members from different countries.
Every year, International Chef's Day is celebrated in more than 70 countries. Business owners take part in organizing this festive event. Catering, employees of travel companies and government officials.

Military Signalman Day (Russia)

Military Signalman Day in the Russian Army is celebrated annually on October 20. This professional holiday was established for all workers and military personnel of the Signal Corps by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation on May 31, 2006 for the revival and development of Russian military traditions, as a sign of respect and recognition of the merits of military specialists in solving the problems of ensuring the defense and security of the state and to increase prestige military service. Previously, since 1919, this holiday was celebrated as the Day of Communications of the Russian Armed Forces.

All-Ukrainian Day against Breast Cancer (Ukraine)

Based on the Decree of the President of Ukraine dated January 17, 2005, the annual All-Ukrainian Day against Breast Cancer was introduced on October 20. In Ukraine, as throughout the world, the incidence of breast cancer in women is increasing. On average there is an increase of 1-2% per year. Breast cancer occupies one of the first places in the structure of oncopathology in women. This terrible disease takes the lives of more than seven and a half thousand women every year throughout Ukraine.

Belgrade Liberation Day (Serbia)

On October 20, 1944, the city of Belgrade, the capital of Yugoslavia, was liberated Soviet troops together with units of the People's Liberation Army of Yugoslavia during the general offensive operation of the Soviet Armed Forces to liberate the territory of this state from the Nazi invaders and their allies during the Second World War.
Participated in this liberation ground troops and the Danube military flotilla.

Unusual holidays October 20

Spectator's Day

I'll look to the right and to the left -
everything in the world is clear to everyone around,
a maiden is so wise,
having learned the truth from the first trousers.

I love to see
how clever the girl is,
when she no longer has clothes on,
from God's eye
hastening to hide,
covers his nakedness with mine.

Church holiday according to the folk calendar - Sergei Zimny

October 20 is celebrated among Orthodox Christians as a church holiday - Sergei Zimny.
On this day they honor the memory of two saints who bore the name Sergius.
The Monk Sergius of Pechersk lived back in the 13th century and completely renounced his own will and obeyed the abbot. For this Sergius was nicknamed the Obedient.
Sergius of Nuromsky, or Vologda, lived in the 15th century. He was a Greek by origin and came to Rus' in order to become a student of Sergius of Radonezh. After some time, with the blessing of his abbot, in order to indulge in solitude, Sergius went north, to the Nurma River, where he survived attacks by robbers and demonic temptations and from which he was saved only by the miracle of prayer. Pilgrims gradually began to gather around Sergius, and thus the Nurom monastery was formed.
The Monk Sergius of Nuromsky, many years after his death, appeared to Nikifor, a pious man, and ordered him to clear his grave. When Nicephorus disobeyed because he considered this miracle an ordinary dream, as punishment he lost the ability to move, and he was cured only at the saint’s tomb.
After Sergius’s grave was put in order, healings began to occur near it.
On this day, people said: “Sergei is starting winter.” According to folk superstitions, if snow fell on this day and the trees have not yet completely shed their leaves, then real winter will have to wait no earlier than Matryona or November 22.
Name day October 20 with Joseph, Mark, Nikolai, Pelageya, Sergei, Julian