Today, August 14, several important holidays are celebrated in different countries around the world. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Bullfighting Day in Portugal
Every year on August 14, the city of Abiul celebrates the birthday of Portuguese bullfighting. The main event of this day is bullfighting, held according to ancient traditions. It is not just a competition, but a harmony of sport and art. A sharp object called farpa, two centimeters long, is stuck into the bull. It does not hurt much, similar to a needle prick. In past centuries, riders were aristocrats, while furcadesh, i.e., those on foot, were common people. Compared to other bullfights, Portuguese bullfighting has much less blood.
Pakistan celebrates Independence Day
Pakistan celebrates Independence Day today. On this day, a flag-raising ceremony is held in all cities of the country. Paying tribute to national heroes, fireworks are held in Islamabad. The President and Prime Minister raise the flag at the parliament building and deliver congratulatory speeches. They talk about the achievements of the state and future plans. All this is broadcast live.
Defender of the Fatherland Day in Abkhazia
Abkhazia celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day. Zimbabwe annually celebrates Defense Forces Day. Most often, a parade is held in the capital, Harare, on this day.
Historical events on August 14 in the world
- 011619 – In Virginia, USA, the first law against drunkenness was adopted, banning grape cultivation;
- 021880 – Construction of Cologne Cathedral was completed;
- 031936 – Basketball competitions were held for the first time at the Olympic Games;
- 041973 – The Constitution was adopted in Pakistan;
- 051992 – War began between Georgia and Abkhazia.
Historical events on August 14 in Kazakhstan
- 011844 – The army of Khan Kenesary attacked Yekaterinsk and took this fortress;
- 022004 – The film "Shiza" by young Kazakh director Guldash Omarova began to be shown in Russia;
- 032005 – Nursultan Nazarbayev opened a new building of the Kazakh embassy in Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek.
Famous people born on August 14
- 011938 – Polish actress, photographer, writer and screenwriter Beata Tyszkiewicz;
- 021945 – Comedian, American actor Steve Martin;
- 031953 – Theater figure and Russian actor Ramis Ibragimov;
- 041966 – American actress, Oscar winner Halle Berry;
- 051979 – World boxing champion, professional boxer Denis Lebedev.
Who was born on August 14 in Kazakhstan
- 011905 – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Boris Elantsev;
- 021913 – Biologist, academician of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aymak Zhangaliev;
- 031948 – Writer, member of the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan Alexander Samoilenko;
- 041962 – Yerlan Turgumbayev, who served as Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.