Today, September 1, is celebrated as the Day of Knowledge in many countries. A new academic year begins for schoolchildren, students, teachers, and educators. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Additionally, Uzbekistan celebrates Independence Day, Kabardino-Balkaria celebrates Republic Day, and Slovakia celebrates Constitution Day.

Historical Events on September 1

  • 01In 1492, the start of the year in the Russian Tsardom was moved from March 1 to September 1.
  • 02In 1715, King Louis XIV of France died. He was one of the longest-reigning monarchs, having ruled France for over 72 years.
  • 03In 1939, World War II began.
  • 04In 1951, the world's first supermarket opened in London.
  • 05In 1964, the TV program "Spokoynoy nochi, malyshi" (Good Night, Little Ones) aired for the first time.
  • 06In 1969, a military coup led by Muammar Gaddafi took place in Libya, overthrowing King Idris.
  • 07In 1985, scientists discovered the wreckage of the Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.
  • 08In 1997, new subatomic particles – "exotic mesons" – were discovered.

Historical Events on September 1 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1923, the first issue of the newspaper "Aul" (now "Kostanay tangy") was published in Kostanay. The first organizer and editor was Mukhamedzhan Seralin, and the responsible publisher was Beimbet Mailin.
  • 02In 1950, Mukhtar Auezov introduced the subject "Abai studies" at the Kazakh State University.
  • 03In 1965, the TV channel "Kazakhstan-Semey" was established. On September 1, the first official broadcast of the Semey television studio aired.
  • 04In 2000, the Almaty Cultural Foundation of Turkic Peoples was established, and with its sponsorship, the first issue of the newspaper "Turkic World" was published.
  • 05In 2001, based on a bilateral agreement between Kazakhstan and Egypt, the Nur-Mubarak Egyptian University of Islamic Culture was founded.
  • 06In 2006, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation was opened in Astana.

Notable People Born on September 1

  • 01In 1875, writer Rice Burroughs, known for the Tarzan books, was born.
  • 02In 1923, American professional boxer and world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano was born.
  • 03In 1949, Fidel Castro's eldest son, advisor to Cuba's Council of State for science, and vice president of the Cuban Academy of Sciences, Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart, was born.
  • 04In 1958, Russian theater and film actor Sergei Garmash ("Stilyagi", "Belaya gvardiya", "Leningrad 46") was born.
  • 05In 1962, Dutch footballer, coach, and 1987 Ballon d'Or winner Ruud Gullit was born.
  • 06In 1967, American actor and director Thomas Jane was born.
  • 07In 1970, American actor Padraig Parkinson was born.

Who Was Born on September 1 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1910, scientist, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Izbasar Shagirov was born.
  • 02In 1921, scientist, Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences Magauiya Ermekov was born.
  • 03In 1928, poet, member of the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan, Khasenkhan Talgarov was born.
  • 04In 1930, Kazakh writer, member of the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan, Kokey (Kopzhasar) Sakabaev was born.
  • 05In 1930, Kazakh science fiction writer Talap Sultanbekov was born. He was born in the Aksu district of Almaty region.
  • 06In 1948, political and statesman, former akim of West Kazakhstan and Atyrau regions, ex-deputy, chairman of the republican public association "Organization of Veterans" Baktykozha Izmukhambetov was born.