September 10: Holidays and Historical Events

Today, September 10, several holidays are celebrated around the world. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Holidays around the world

Today is the Day of Colorful Bouquets. People give each other autumn flowers and share joy. Also, on September 10, exhibitions and competitions of florists are held worldwide.

In addition, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This day aims to draw attention to a global health problem. According to statistics, as many people die from wars and violence as from suicide.

China and Hong Kong celebrate Teacher's Day today.

Historical events

In the world

• 01In 1725, the Order of Alexander Nevsky was established in Russia.
• 02In 1894, the first driver was fined for drunk driving in London.
• 03In 1918, historian and journalist C. Repington first called the ongoing war the First World War.
• 04In 1940, regulations on passports were approved in the USSR.

In Kazakhstan

• 01In 1919, a decision was made to include the Orenburg Governorate into Kazakhstan.
• 02In 1925, the first Kazakh national theater was founded in Kyzylorda, then the capital.
• 03In 1993, Days of Russian Culture began in Kazakhstan.
• 04In 1996, the Higher Diplomatic School of the Republic of Kazakhstan was established.
• 05In 1996, the first cadet corps was created in the republic.
• 06In 1999, at the World Film Festival in Ineburg, Australia, Satybaldy Narymbetov's film "Kozimnin karasy" won the main prize.
• 07In 2005, the National Academic Library was solemnly opened in Astana.

Famous people born on this day

In the world

• 01In 1740, Russian scientist, naturalist, traveler Ivan Lepekhin was born.
• 02In 1925, Russian composer Boris Tchaikovsky was born.
• 03In 1931, Soviet theater and film actress Luciena Ovchinnikova was born.
• 04In 1955, Soviet and Russian singer, People's Artist of Russia Larisa Dolina was born.
• 05In 1974, Russian showman, actor, TV presenter Alexander Revva was born.

In Kazakhstan

• 01In 1894, statesman and public figure, scientist Sultanbek Kozhanov was born.
• 02In 1905, Doctor of Philology, Professor, Honored Worker of Education of the Kazakh SSR Auelbek Konratbayev was born.
• 03In 1908, Doctor of Chemistry, Professor, Honored Scientist of Kazakhstan Akhmetzhan Sharipkhanov was born.
• 04In 1921, full holder of the Order of Glory, outstanding worker of education of the Kazakh SSR Mutash Suleimenov was born.
• 05In 1939, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amangeldi Aitaly was born.
• 06In 1948, public figure, one of the founders of the "Dos-Mukasan" group Sharip Omarov was born.
• 07In 1966, Kazakhstani entrepreneur, public figure Timur Kulibayev was born.