Today, July 12, several holidays are celebrated around the world. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Professional Holidays

Today is a professional holiday – World Civil Aviation Flight Attendant Day. The profession of steward or stewardess is over eighty years old. According to some sources, in 1928 in Germany, a person responsible for passenger safety and service was first assigned on an airplane. Initially, the duties of a flight attendant were performed by men – waiters from expensive restaurants. In 1930, the United States decided to recruit attractive women for in-flight work. Moreover, women were lighter in weight, which was very important for the aircraft of that time.

Also today is World Photographer Day. This date is associated with the name of French artist Louis Daguerre. In 1839, he demonstrated a new method of photography at the Academy of Artists in Paris. Therefore, this day is celebrated as a professional holiday for photographers. The term "photography" also appeared in 1839, simultaneously used by two astronomers – Englishman John Herschel and German Johann von Mädler. Historically, Queen Victoria of Great Britain and her husband Prince Albert were great enthusiasts of photography. On this day, professional photographers and amateurs participate in various master classes and open lessons, share experiences and advice. Additionally, they visit exhibitions and have the opportunity to test new models of cameras and lighting equipment.

Historical Events on July 12 in the World

  • 011916 – During World War I, the chemical weapon mustard gas was used for the first time;
  • 021931 – A monument to the musketeer d'Artagnan was unveiled in France;
  • 032009 – Dalia Grybauskaitė was elected as the first female President of Lithuania;

Historical Events on July 12 in Kazakhstan

  • 011838 – Rebel forces led by Isatai Taimanov and Makhambet Utemisov were defeated by the troops of Gekke in the battle between Akbulak and Kiyl. Isatai was killed in this battle;
  • 021924 – The national-territorial delimitation in Central Asia was completed. The capital of the Kazakh ASSR was moved from Orenburg to Ak-Mechet (later called Kyzylorda);
  • 031925 – The Union of Writers of Kazakhstan was founded;
  • 041993 – The international cultural organization TURKSOY was established in Almaty;
  • 052007 – A memorial plaque was installed on the building of the Aktobe Regional Department of the National Security Committee in memory of Major General Balgabai Baizhigitov;
  • 062014 – A monument to the famous Batyr Bayan was unveiled in Pavlodar;
  • 072015 – A public movement was created in St. Petersburg to search for and return the remains of Kenesary to his historical homeland;
  • 082018 – The name star of famous Kazakh singer Roza Rymbaeva was placed on the Square of Stars in Vitebsk;
  • 092023 – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law "On the Return of Illegally Acquired Assets to the State".

Notable People Born on July 12

  • 011904 – Famous Chilean poet, Nobel Prize laureate Pablo Neruda. One of the most prominent figures of 20th-century literature. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971;
  • 021908 – American comedian and actor Milton Berle. Known as the "King of Television". He was considered one of the most popular comedians of the early television era in the United States;
  • 031916 – Legendary Soviet sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko. She killed 309 German soldiers and officers. Hero of the Soviet Union (1943);
  • 041943 – British musician Christine McVie. Singer, keyboardist and composer of the band "Fleetwood Mac". She is considered one of the most influential female musicians in rock music history;
  • 051951 – American actress and singer Cheryl Ladd. She gained worldwide fame for her role as Kris Munroe in the TV series "Charlie's Angels";
  • 061952 – Jamaican singer Liz Mitchell. One of the lead vocalists of the disco group "Boney M.". She performed the group's world-famous hits;
  • 071997 – Pakistani human rights activist, youngest Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her advocacy of girls' education.

Who Was Born on July 12 in Kazakhstan

  • 011926 – Musicologist, teacher, dombra player, Honored Art Worker of the Kazakh SSR, member of the Union of Composers of the USSR Khabidolla Tastanov;
  • 021951 – Head of the republican public fund "Kaharmandar", Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sabyr Kassymov;
  • 031962 – Theater and film actress, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Raikhan Kalioldina.