On June 10, the whole world celebrates World Ice Cream Day. This date is tied to the first mass sale of ice cream in the USA in 1786, although ice cream appeared several centuries earlier. Its first "prototype" was a Chinese dessert made from fruit mixed with ice or snow. Ancient Greeks and Romans also enjoyed cold juices and dairy products. According to legend, Marco Polo brought the ice cream recipe to Europe from China. In the late 17th century, French chef Gérard Tiersen created a recipe for frozen vanilla cream with milk and cream, which was called "Neapolitan ice cream." This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Also today is the birthday of the Soyuzmultfilm studio. This famous studio was opened in Moscow on June 10, 1936. The first cartoon was shown in black and white, but it was a great breakthrough in cinematography. It was called "It's Hot in Africa" and gave viewers a cheerful mood. The heyday of animation came in the 1960s-1970s. At that time, people enjoyed watching series like "Kid and Carlson," "The Bremen Town Musicians," and, of course, "Nu, Pogodi!" ("Well, Just You Wait!"). Over the years, much has changed in animation, but even now, you never get tired of watching old, sincerely made fairy tales.

Today is also the birthday of the ballpoint pen. Sometimes it seems like an unnoticed holiday, but in reality, it is not. The invention of Hungarian journalist László Bíró in 1943 made people's lives so much easier that they still thank the talented writer. The leadership of the British Royal Air Force immediately highly appreciated this innovation because pilots could not use fountain pens in the air. Journalist Bíró sold his invention in Argentina for $1 million and bought the famous Eversharp company. He began mass production of such universal and convenient pens.

Historical events on June 10 in the world: - 1610: First Dutch settlers arrived on Manhattan Island (North America); - 1793: The world's first public zoo opened in Paris; - 1909: The SOS signal was used for the first time in the world; - 1935: Alcoholics Anonymous was founded.

Historical events on June 10 in Kazakhstan: - 1998: President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev laid the foundation for the Monument to the Defenders of the Fatherland. The monument was officially opened on May 9, 2001; - 2000: The State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan opened in Astana; - 2003: A new electric train "Okzhetpes" was launched on the "Astana-Burabay" route; - 2004: The official opening of the National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place; - 2005: A monument to the poet Taizhan Kalmagambetov was erected in Zhezkazgan in front of the House of Friendship and Culture of Peoples.

Famous people born on June 10: - 1895: American film actress Hattie McDaniel. In 1940, for her role in "Gone with the Wind," she became the first African American to win an Academy Award; - 1922: American actress and singer Judy Garland. In 1999, she was included in the list of the greatest American film stars (films "The Wizard of Oz," "A Star Is Born"); - 1957: Soviet figure skater, Olympic champion (1988) Andrei Bukin. 4-time world champion (1985-1988), 5-time European champion (1983, 1985-1988). Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1984); - 1983: Russian singer and music producer Maksim (MakSim), real name Marina Abrosimova. Honored Artist of Karachay-Cherkessia (2013), Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan (2016).

Who was born on June 10 in Kazakhstan: - 1906: Epidemiologist, Honored Doctor of the Kazakh SSR Mukhamedrakym Tileugabylov; - 1910: Statesman, scientist Makhmud Sapargaliyev; - 1928: Writer Rysty Shotbayeva; - 1929: Writer-translator, state and public figure, Honored Worker of Culture of Kazakhstan Kakimzhan Kazybaev; - 1936: Party and state figure of Kazakhstan during the Soviet period Zakash Kamalidenov; - 1950: Writer, journalist Didakhmet Ashimkhanuly; - 1982: Bronze medalist of the Beijing Olympics, silver medalist of the 2010 Asian Games in Greco-Roman wrestling Aset Mambetov.

This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.