On this date in ancient Athens, an annual Grape Vine Festival was held in honor of the Greek deities Ariadne and Dionysus. In Crete, Ariadne was worshiped as a goddess of the Moon, and Dionysus as the son of Semele (who was also a goddess of the Moon).

The Celtic Tree month of Vine begins on this date.

Wiccan author Reverand Paul Beyerl was born on this date.