May 3 is International Sun Day

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The sun is the source of life on our planet. There is no life on Earth without sunlight. The sun is a giant hot sphere made up mainly of two gases — hydrogen and helium. Because it is 150 million kilometers away from us, it looks like a small circle that is bright enough to catch the eye in the sky. The cross-sectional area of ​​the Sun is 109 times larger than that of the Earth, and from the matter that makes up the Sun, it would be possible to make 330 spheres like our Earth. The temperature of the surface of the sun is 6.000 degrees, and inside it, near the center, the heat reaches 15 million degrees. The European branch of the International Solar Energy Society has been holding a voluntary solar day since May 3, 1994.

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May 3 is the day Christopher Columbus discovered the island of Jamaica

On May 1494, 3, Christopher Columbus discovered a new island and later named it Jamaica. Christopher Columbus discovered a new island during the Second Expedition and named it St. James (Santiago). This happened when the main part of the ships left in Espanol (Haiti) and the sailor went west with a detachment of three ships to open the Indian subcontinent. Occupying the eastern edge of Cuba, he said, “Convinced that it was not the Asian continent, Columbus would change course on the advice of the Indians on board (they say there is a lot of gold there if they go a little south). The islanders are hostile to strangers, but their attitudes change after several gunshots. They agreed to exchange the Spaniards for the treasures stored in their boats for various trivial things of Europe. Today, the island is called Jamaica.

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May 3 is Teachers ’Day in the United States

May 3 is National Teachers' Day in the United States. On this day, the knowledge that teachers give to children, the great services they contribute to their upbringing are rewarded. Teachers ’National Day is celebrated during the first week of May. The history of the celebration of this day dates back to 1944. Arkansas teacher Matthew Whitridge writes a letter to political leaders saying teachers should be a national holiday. One of the leaders who read his letter was Eleanor Roosevelt. In 1953, the 81st Congress proved the need for a National Teachers ’Day and announced that it would be celebrated as a holiday.

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May 3 is Constitution Day in Poland

May 3 is the National Day in Poland, the first Constitution Day adopted in 1791. The first Polish constitution is the first in Europe. It was adopted on May 3, 1791, half a year before the French constitution. Inherited from the constitution of the monarchy and parliament and for two years. A year later, Poland lost its independence as a result of the division of the borders of Prussia, Russia and Austria. In 1918, the country reunited and May 3 was officially declared a holiday. On this day, large musical events will be held in theaters, concert halls and recreation areas.

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May 3 is Mother’s Day in Lithuania

One of the most elegant and pleasant holidays — Mother’s Day is celebrated in Lithuania on the first Sunday of May. On this May Day, the people of the country congratulate the mothers and thank them for their kindness. Because mothers are the dearest and kindest, the greatest people in our lives. Festive events on this day are dedicated to mothers. All children, regardless of age, congratulate their loving mothers on the holiday and give gifts. The country will also congratulate the heroic mothers and women who have raised seven or more children. In general, Mother's Day in Lithuania is celebrated cheerfully and solemnly. Respect and congratulations to mothers are available in all countries of the world. In many European countries: America, Canada, China, Japan it is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May, and in Russia on the last Sunday of November.

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