January 10th: Discover the holiday celebrated today and the key events taking place.

On Friday, January 10, various holidays are celebrated in Ukraine and around the world. Additionally, several significant events occurred on this day in history.

January 10 is celebrated as World Metro Day in Ukraine and worldwide. This day commemorates the launch of the world's first underground railway in London on January 10, 1863. It serves as a reminder of an historical event that marked the beginning of the modern public transport era. On this date, the first metro line named the Metropolitan Railway was opened, stretching 6 km and connecting Paddington and Farringdon Street stations.

January 10 is also known as the Day of Unique Individuals. This unofficial holiday was created to honor and celebrate the uniqueness of every person, their characteristics, and individuality. It serves as a reminder that each individual possesses their own talents, perspectives, interests, and ways of thinking. It is through our uniqueness that we make the world interesting, diverse, and creative.

Moreover, January 10 is recognized as Energy Conservation Day. This unofficial holiday is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of energy efficiency and reducing electricity expenses to preserve natural resources and personal budgets. The day reminds us that cutting down on energy costs not only saves money but also helps protect the environment. People review their electricity bills to identify which appliances consume the most energy. This day presents a great opportunity to consider how to lessen our environmental impact while saving both energy and money.

On January 10, we also celebrate Bitter Chocolate Day. This unofficial holiday is dedicated to one of the most beloved types of chocolate—bitter or dark chocolate, renowned for its rich flavor and health benefits. The day was established to promote natural chocolate with a high cocoa content and to remind us of the centuries-old history of chocolate, which was originally consumed as a bitter beverage.

What is the church holiday today

January 10 in the church calendar is the day of remembrance for Saint Gregory of Nyssa. He was a prominent theologian, philosopher, and bishop of the city of Nyssa in Cappadocia. He was the younger brother of Saint Basil the Great and Saint Peter of Sebaste.

Calendar of significant events for January 10

49 BC — Gaius Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon River and begins his campaign on Rome;

1569 — The Sejm dedicated to the unification of the Polish and Lithuanian states begins in Lublin;

1863 — The first urban underground railway, the metro, opens in London;

1867 — Tokugawa Yoshinobu becomes the 15th shogun of the Edo shogunate in Japan;

1901 — The Texas oil boom begins with the opening of an oil well in Beaumont (Texas);

1920 — The Treaty of Versailles comes into effect, including the League of Nations agreement (charter);

1942 — Ford Motor Company begins production of Jeep model vehicles;

1946 — The first session of the United Nations General Assembly is held in Westminster Central Hall, attended by representatives from 51 countries;

1962 — The greatest avalanche disaster in history occurs: a landslide from Nevado Huascarán (Peru);

1972 — A tram accident in Lviv results in the deaths of 26 people;

1992 — The ruble is introduced as a coupon of the National Bank of Ukraine in Ukraine;

1992 — Ukraine establishes diplomatic relations with Brazil, Chile, and the United Kingdom;

1994 — In Brussels, NATO member states approve the "Partnership for Peace" program, which Ukraine joins in 1998;

2003 — North Korea announces its withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.