July 1 is celebrated as the International Day of Architects. This holiday has been observed annually since 1986 on the initiative of the Council of the International Union of Architects. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Also on July 1, Canada's national holiday, Canada Day, is established. In March 1867, the British Parliament passed an act that came into force on July 1, 1867. According to this document, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain.

In Russia, today is the Day of Tax Service Employees who fight economic crimes. Additionally, July 1 is the Day of the Invention of Sunglasses. Scientists say that the first sunglasses were made in the 16th century, and in the 1920s, people began to wear them frequently as they became more comfortable.

Historical events on July 1 worldwide

  • 011875: The Universal Postal Union began its work.
  • 021877: The Wimbledon tennis tournament was held for the first time.
  • 031968: The first art exhibition of British musician and Beatles member John Lennon took place.
  • 041911: Polish biochemist Casimir Funk first used the word "vitamin" to describe chemical substances needed for a healthful diet.
  • 051979: Sony introduced the first cassette audio player, the Walkman.
  • 062000: In the USA, it became allowed to certify financial documents with an electronic signature.

Historical events on July 1 in Kazakhstan

  • 011643: The Orbulak battle took place between Kazakhs and Dzungars. In this battle, the army led by Khan Zhangir and Batyr Zhalantos defeated the army of Batyr Kontayshi.
  • 021958: The "Kazakh Railway" was established. The railway, over 11,000 kilometers long, consisted of 15 divisions and connected Kazakhstan with Siberia, the Urals, the Volga region, Kyrgyzstan, and Central Asia.
  • 031968: The "Mangyshlak Nuclear Power Plant" was founded. The main goal of the enterprise is to supply consumers with electricity, fuel, distillate, and water.
  • 041993: The opening ceremony of the Republican Fund named after Turar Ryskulov took place.
  • 051994: Kazakh cosmonaut Talgat Musabayev launched to the Mir space station, where he spent 176 days.
  • 061994: The mausoleum of Batyr Raiymbek was opened in Almaty.
  • 071996: A cadet corps was opened in Shchuchinsk to train junior commanders for the Kazakh Armed Forces. In 2000, the institution was named after Shokan Ualikhanov.
  • 082005: Kazakhstan joined the security initiative in the field of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, known as the "Krakow Initiative".
  • 092008: By Decree No. 625 of the President of Kazakhstan, the Council on Youth Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan was established.
  • 102011: The Customs Union began its work. That year, customs control was abolished on internal borders between Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.
  • 112013: The Qazsport TV channel was launched.

Notable people born on July 1

  • 011804: French writer George Sand (Aurore Dupin).
  • 021961: Former wife of the Prince of Wales, Princess Diana.
  • 031967: Canadian model and actress Pamela Anderson, known for the film "Baywatch".
  • 041972: English actress Claire Forlani.
  • 051977: American film actress Liv Tyler, who starred in "The Incredible Hulk" and "Robot & Frank".

Born on July 1 in Kazakhstan

  • 011883: Poet, translator, educator, teacher Beket Utetileuov.
  • 021911: One of the first organizers of legal education and development of legal science in Kazakhstan, candidate of legal sciences, associate professor, legal scholar Tair Kulteleyev.
  • 031937: State and political figure Askar Kulibayev.