Several important international days are observed around the world on October 15. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Global Handwashing Day
Today is Global Handwashing Day. Whether or not to wash hands is a personal matter for each individual, depending on their hygiene and upbringing. However, as experts from the UN and the World Health Organization point out, if the problem of not washing hands is considered on a global scale, the consequences are very severe.
Through dirt on hands, pathogens of dangerous diseases such as cholera, viral pneumonia, hepatitis, influenza and ARVI enter the human body. In Asia and Africa, the majority of children die from eating food with unwashed hands. According to UNICEF, five thousand children die from diarrhea every day. The reason is that children do not wash their hands at all before eating and after visiting the toilet.
White Cane Day
October 15 is also known as White Cane Day. This date reminds people that persons with disabilities also live in society. The white cane has its own history. In 1921, a young photographer from Bristol lost his sight after an accident. However, the man did not lose hope and decided to learn to move around the city independently with the help of a cane. But soon he realized that people on the street did not pay attention to his black cane. After that, he asked to paint his "assistant" white. This idea of the photographer helped not only himself but also people with disabilities across Europe and America.
In addition, today marks the International Day of Rural Women.
Historical events on October 15 worldwide
- 01In 1888, the first Russian pawnshop opened in Vologda;
- 02In 1940, Charlie Chaplin's film "The Great Dictator" began showing in cinemas;
- 03In 1981, the heavy metal band Metalica was founded in the USA;
- 04In 2000, the "Wall of Love" opened on Montmartre in Paris. The phrase "I love you" is written on it in 311 languages.
Historical events on October 15 in Kazakhstan
- 01In 1961, construction of the Palace of Virgin Lands Workers began in the city of Tselinograd (now Astana);
- 02In 1999, a memorial complex to batyrs Karasai and Agyntai was erected in the Aiyrtau district of the North Kazakhstan region;
- 03In 2005, the National Bank of Kazakhstan issued a commemorative coin into circulation in honor of the 60th anniversary of the UN. UN Day is celebrated annually on October 24;
- 04In 2009, at the 35th session of the UNESCO General Conference in Paris, Kazakhstan was elected to the UNESCO Executive Board from the Asia-Pacific region for a 4-year term.
Famous people born on October 15 worldwide
- 01In 1814, Russian poet, prose writer and playwright Mikhail Lermontov was born;
- 02In 1844, German thinker, classical philologist, composer and poet Friedrich Nietzsche was born;
- 03In 1950, Soviet and Belarusian musician, soloist of the "Pesnyary" ensemble Anatoly Kasheparov was born. Honored Artist of the Belarusian SSR (1979).
Who was born on October 15 in Kazakhstan
- 01In 1894, poet, writer, playwright and statesman Saken Seifullin was born;
- 02In 1905, poet, journalist and People's Writer of Kazakhstan Abu Sarsenbayev was born;
- 03In 1910, prominent Kazakh scholar, corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, Doctor of Philological Sciences, professor and Honored Scientist of Kazakhstan Yskak Dyusenbayev was born;
- 04In 1913, actor and Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Kalken Adilshinov was born;
- 05In 1916, singer, actress and People's Artist of the Kazakh SSR Rakhiya Koishybayeva was born;
- 06In 1928, People's Artist of Kazakhstan, painter, professor and Honored Art Worker of Kazakhstan Kamil Shayakhmetov was born;
- 07In 1936, writer, translator, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan and laureate of the independent "Tarlan" prize Sain Muratbekov was born;
- 08In 1939, actor, director and Honored Art Worker of Kazakhstan Zhakyp Omarov was born;
- 09In 1942, pediatric surgeon, Doctor of Medical Sciences and professor Amangeldy Dyusekeyev was born.