On July 15, several holidays and significant events are observed worldwide and in Kazakhstan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Global Holidays

Today is **World Youth Skills Day**. This holiday was established five years ago at a special UN meeting initiated by Sri Lanka. According to the joint document, governments of the world should pay attention to the economic conditions of life and the problem of youth unemployment.

Also today is **Sultan of Brunei Day**. This holiday is established in honor of the birthday of the 29th representative of the ruling dynasty, Hassanal Bolkiah. Bolkiah was born on July 15, 1946. He became crown prince in 1964 and ascended the throne in 1968. Currently, the Sultan of Brunei is the head of state and religious leader. Power is inherited from father to son.

In Russia, **Russian Lazy Day** is celebrated annually. On this occasion, many people gather in the village of Tygydym. Everyone goes out into nature and does nothing. The festival includes various contests and games. Lectures on proper rest are also available.

In **Turkmenistan, Grain Day** is celebrated.

Historical Events on July 15 in the World

  • 01**1841** – The Ottoman Empire signed a new convention in London preventing European warships from passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits without Turkey's consent.
  • 02**1916** – In Seattle, American aircraft designer William Boeing founded The Pacific Aero Products Company. A few months later, the company was renamed The Boeing Airplane.
  • 03**1939** – New York resident Clara Adams became the first woman to fly around the world.
  • 04**1948** – The society of Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in London. This organization was opened in the USA in 1935.
  • 05**1965** – The US Congress passed a law requiring cigarette packs to carry a health warning about the dangers of smoking. The UK adopted such a law in 1991.
  • 06**2006** – Twitter was founded.

Historical Events on July 15 in Kazakhstan

  • 01**1941** – In Petropavlovsk, the 314th Rifle Division was formed and sent to the Northwestern Front.
  • 02**1954** – In China's Qinghai province, the Kazakh Autonomous County of Altynshoky was established.
  • 03**1997** – The law "On Environmental Protection" was adopted.
  • 04**2009** – Kazakhstan introduced the international technical and environmental standard Euro-2.
  • 05**2011** – A new building of the Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics opened in the capital.
  • 06**2015** – In the Osakarov district of Karaganda region, in the Dalniy rural district, a project for producing dry milk from mare's milk was launched.

Notable People Born on July 15

  • 01**1606** – Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt, master of painting and engraving.
  • 02**1963** – Brigitte Nielsen, second wife of Sylvester Stallone, famous model, singer, screenwriter, producer.
  • 03**1983** – Olga Graf, famous Russian speed skater, two-time bronze medalist of the Winter Olympics.

Who Was Born on July 15 in Kazakhstan

  • 01**1889** – Khalima Utegaliyeva, member of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan, poetess.
  • 02**1906** – Kapai Iskakov, Hero of the Soviet Union.
  • 03**1915** – Kabyl Boranbayev, poet, translator.
  • 04**1944** – Sagymbai Kozybayev, Doctor of Historical Sciences, professor.