Today, October 10, is a very important day for those who cannot imagine life without social networks. It was on this day in 2006 that VKontakte appeared. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Currently, this social network is very popular in Russia. For this platform, thanks should go to its founder, Pavel Durov.

If we recall the history of VKontakte, it initially appeared as a much more convenient alternative to the Odnoklassniki network, which at that time covered the entire Russian-language segment of the internet. It is worth noting that Pavel Durov's network overtook its main competitor within just a year or two and became the leader in Russia in 2009. It should also be noted that VKontakte's audience continues to expand, and now the social network is widely popular abroad as well.

Also, on October 10, an unofficial but very pleasant holiday is celebrated – Leaf Rustling Day. After all, it is autumn, and on this day you can go outside and rustle leaves on your way to work or during your lunch break. You can also arrange a photo shoot among the autumn leaves – especially since it is said to be in fashion now.

If we talk about international holidays, October 10 is designated as World Mental Health Day. It is held with the support of the World Health Organization. In Russia, it has been celebrated since 2002 on the initiative of Tatyana Dmitrieva, academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. On this day, many regions of Russia hold open days at psychiatric institutions, conferences, press conferences and other events.

Historical events on October 10 in the world

  • 011865 – the billiard ball was patented;
  • 021933 – the world's first laundry detergent appeared in US stores;
  • 031956 – the first serial GAZ-M Volga car rolled off the assembly line;
  • 041963 – the treaty banning nuclear weapon tests in the atmosphere, in outer space and under water entered into force.

Historical events on October 10 in Kazakhstan

  • 011939 – Ulytau district was established. It is called one of Kazakhstan's treasure regions. It has 600 historical monuments;
  • 021962 – the pilot workshop of the Ust-Kamenogorsk titanium-magnesium combine produced its first product — titanium chloride;
  • 032003 – artistic postage stamps "World Religions. Religious Buildings" were presented in Almaty.

Famous people born on October 10

  • 011938 – Oleg Gordievsky was born, a former colonel of the First Main Directorate of the KGB of the USSR (foreign intelligence), a traitor who worked for British intelligence. He was sentenced to death in absentia;
  • 021968 – Filipp Yankovsky was born, son of People's Artist of the USSR Oleg Yankovsky (films "Rasputin", "The Three Musketeers", "Headhunters");
  • 031974 – Russian theater and film actor Grigory Antipenko was born. He played the role of Andrei Zhdanov in the TV series "Don't Be Born Beautiful". In 2006, he was awarded the national "TV Star" prize as best actor of the year;
  • 041984 – Russian entrepreneur, programmer, billionaire, founder of the VKontakte social network Pavel Durov was born.

Who was born on October 10 in Kazakhstan

  • 011906 – Gakash Biyashev was born, doctor of agricultural sciences, professor, academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, honored scientist of the Kazakh SSR;
  • 021914 – Aryktai Kaiypov was born, scientist, doctor of geological and mineralogical sciences, professor, academician of the Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan, honored scientist of Kazakhstan;
  • 031923 – poet Abdulkhai Ruzyev was born;
  • 041925 – writer and translator Khizmet Abdullin was born;
  • 051938 – poet and writer Ergazy Rakhimov was born;
  • 061952 – Serzhan Nametsha was born, head of the architecture and urban planning department of Kyzylorda region;
  • 071953 – Anatoly Vasimov was born, chief specialist of the special design and technology bureau of space technology of JSC "National Company "Kazcosmos" of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.