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In June 2013 the Tuesday and Saturday toasts were officially changed under orders from the Second Sea Lord, Vice-Admiral David Steel, to reflect the fact that women had been at sea in the Royal Navy for nearly two decades. Officially the Tuesday toast is now "our sailors" and the Saturday toast is "our families". [13]
In the British Royal Navy, the officers' noon mess typically began with the loyal toast, followed by a toast distinctive for the day of the week: Monday: Our ships at sea. Tuesday: Our sailors (formerly Our men but changed to include women). [29] Wednesday: Ourselves.
The god Týr or Tiw, identified with Mars, after whom Tuesday is named. Icelandic National Library, Reykjavík. Tuesday is the day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. According to international standard ISO 8601, Monday is the first day of the week; thus, Tuesday is the second day of the week. [1]
Michael Moore is doubling down on his prediction that former President Trump will lose his bid to reclaim the White House, saying he’s “toast.” “I think that they are going to be very ...
Giving Tuesday will take place on 28 Novemeber 2023
Between the first and third centuries CE, the Roman Empire gradually replaced the eight-day Roman nundinal cycle with the seven-day week. The earliest evidence for this new system is a Pompeiian graffito referring to 6 February (ante diem viii idus Februarias) of the year 60 CE as dies solis ("Sunday"). [3]
This year, Giving Tuesday falls on December 2, 2024, and there are a variety of ways you can get involved. Here's what you need to know about the special day, including why it started, how it ...
Holy Tuesday or Great and Holy Tuesday (Ancient Greek: Μεγάλη Τρίτη, Megali Triti) (lit. 'Great Third (Day)', i.e., Great Tuesday), also known as Fig Tuesday, is a day of Holy Week, which precedes Easter. [1] As with other days of Holy Week, this day is observed through the holding of church services. [2]