National Abel Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Events

On August 17, National Abel Day honours everyone named Abel. Abel is a biblical given name that likely derives from the Hebrew ‘Hebel,’ which is derived from the word ‘hevel’, which means ‘breath.’ It may have also been derived from the Assyrian word for’son.’ Abel, the second son of Adam and Eve, was murdered out of spite by his sibling Cain, according to the Bible. During the Puritan period of the 17th century, the name ‘Abel’ was widespread in England. In other languages, Abel is rendered as ‘Aapeli’ in Finnish, ‘bel’ in Hungarian, and ‘Abele’ in Italian.

The background of National Abel Day

Abel is a given name for boys. Numerous notable individuals throughout the globe share this name. The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is one of the most renowned. He has had a successful career as a Canadian musician, earning 20 Billboard Music Awards, 17 Juno Awards, six American Music Awards, four Grammy Awards, and two MTV Video Music Awards. Tesfaye was also nominated for a Latin Grammy, an Academy, and a Primetime Emmy. To memorialise Tesfaye’s solo Super Bowl halftime performance, Toronto Mayor John Tory declared February 7, 2021 to be ‘The Weeknd Day’ in February 2021.

As an actor, Tesfaye has appeared in “Uncut Gems” and “On The Couch.” He voiced two characters in an episode of “The Simpsons” as well.

Abel Gance, a French film director, producer, writer, and actor, is another notable figure. Gance was a pioneer of montage theory and practise. His three main silent films — “J’accuse” (1919), “La Roue” (1923), and “Napoléon” (1927) — were huge successes and are still acclaimed today.

During World War I, Gance was denied for medical reasons from the army. In 1915, he began composing and directing for the new film company “Le Film d’art.” His comic fantasy “La Folie du docteur Tube” quickly sparked controversy because he and his cinematographer Léonce-Henri Burel used mirrors to create unsettling visual effects. The film’s producers were stunned and refused to show it.

Critics concur that Gance’s innovations in cinematic techniques were ingenious. He utilised Polyvision to construct his multiscreen projects and experimented with superimposition of images, extreme close-ups, and rapid rhythmic cutting. Gance made the camera mobile in unusual ways by using hand-held techniques, mounting it on wires or a pendulum, and even securing it to a horse.

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NATIONAL ABEL DAY EVENTS

Embrace Abel

Hug the Abels in your life with all your heart. If it is their birthday, you should do something special for them.

Name your child

Are you searching for a good name for your upcoming baby boy? Abel would be an excellent name for your child.

Explore history

Explore the meaning of the name ‘Abel.’ Returning to the past will reveal some intriguing individuals.

ABEL: 5 INTERESTING FACTS

Tesfaye is one of the best-selling musicians in the world, with over 75 million records distributed.

Tasman was the first European known to have explored New Zealand, Fiji, and Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania).

Abel Briones Ruiz, a Mexican businessman, faces life in prison and penalties of up to $10 million for alleged drug trafficking activities.

Namesake Abel Tasman, a retired thoroughbred racehorse from the United States, concluded her career at the age of four with eight wins from 16 starts and earnings of $2,793,385.

The racehorse Tasman was sold to the breeding company “Coolmore Stud” for $5 million after his retirement.

NATIONAL ABEL DAY DATES