Today, August 1, several holidays are celebrated around the world and in Kazakhstan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Technical Service Specialists Day

Today is the professional holiday of technical service specialists. This day is celebrated not only by specialists in this field, but also by those working in call centers and the service industry. In the era of automation, robotics, and computerization, the demand for technical service specialists is high. The work is not easy, but very interesting. Do not forget to congratulate call center operators, engineers, and IT specialists.

Friendship Day

Also, today some countries celebrate Friendship Day. This holiday was first celebrated in 1980 in Finland. However, it appeared on the calendar only in 1996. According to statistics, in Finland, this day surpasses Christmas in the number of postcards purchased.

Holidays in Russia

In Russia, the Day of the Special Communications Service is celebrated today. This professional holiday has been celebrated since August 1, 1939.

Holidays in Switzerland

In Switzerland, one of the oldest holidays, Confederation Day, is celebrated. Since 1994, it has been officially declared a day off.

Remembrance Day

Also, today is the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of World War I.

Historical Events on August 1 in the World

  • 01In 1876, Colorado became the 38th state of the USA.
  • 02In 1927, the National Liberation Army of China was formed.
  • 03In 1941, the first jeep was produced.
  • 04In 1964, the state radio company "Mayak" first went on live broadcast.
  • 05In 1957, the Israeli pound was introduced.

Historical Events on August 1 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1967, Bulat Ayukhanov founded the first choreographic miniature "Young Ballet of Almaty" not only in the history of Kazakh art and culture, but also in the entire Soviet Union, becoming its leader, performer, and concertmaster.
  • 02In 1991, a monument to Akan Sery was erected in Kokshetau.
  • 03In 2008, the museum complex "Residence of Abylai Khan" was opened in Petropavlovsk.
  • 04In 2013, the US Consulate General in Almaty began issuing 5-year visas to Kazakh citizens for the first time. Kazakhstan became the first state in Central Asia to receive the right to issue such visas.

Famous People Born on August 1

  • 01In 1933, famous American director and actor Dom DeLuise was born.
  • 02In 1944, pilot-cosmonaut, Hero of the Soviet Union Yuri Viktorovich Romanenko was born.
  • 03In 1931, track and field athlete, Olympic champion Harold Connolly was born.

Who Was Born on August 1 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1930, composer, People's Artist of the USSR, laureate of the State Prize of the Kazakh SSR, professor Erkegali Rakhmediyev was born.
  • 02In 1863, the first Kazakh craftsman, Honored Art Worker of Kazakhstan Kamar Kasymov, who devoted his life to the development of Kazakh musical instruments and the improvement of traditional ancient musical instruments, participated in various international exhibitions, was born.
  • 03In 1958, wrestler, international master of sports in sambo Almas Musabekov was born.
  • 04In 1961, state and public figure, former Minister of Health Salidat Kairbekova was born.
  • 05In 1978, former Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, Chairman of the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market Madina Abylkasymova was born.