Today, July 17, several holidays are celebrated around the world. The most famous is Disneyland's birthday. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Disneyland's Birthday
In a wonderful fairy-tale world, you can see many different characters. Visiting Disneyland is a dream not only for every child but also for adults. It appeared on July 17, 1955, in Anaheim, California. On this day, entrepreneur and father of two daughters Walt Disney opened his first park for children. The project cost $17 million.
Gift Giving Day
Also on July 17 is Gift Giving Day. Today you can give gifts to loved ones, relatives, and even strangers. The main thing is not an expensive gift, but the mood you give. This holiday is celebrated in many countries. Decide for yourself who to give a gift to.
Constitution Day in South Korea
On July 17, South Korea celebrates Constitution Day. The foundation of the first South Korea was laid on paper on August 18, 1948.
Ethnographer Day in Russia
Today is Ethnographer Day in Russia. However, ethnographers celebrate it on a wide scale. The holiday is established in honor of Russian ethnographer and traveler Nikolai Miklukho-Maclay. According to Russian ethnographers, the professional holiday began to be celebrated in the 70s-80s of the 20th century.
Historical events on July 17 in the world
- 011775: The world's first military hospital was opened in the USA;
- 021902: Willis Carrier presented the design of the first air conditioner;
- 031919: The Polish-Ukrainian War ended;
- 041968: The premiere of the animated film "The Beatles" took place in London.
Historical events on July 17 in Kazakhstan
- 011998: A memorandum on the delimitation of the state border between the Republics of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan was signed;
- 022006: For the first time in Kazakhstan, a project on granting loans to pensioners was launched;
- 032009: An asphalt concrete plant started operating in the Mai district of Pavlodar region.
Famous people born on July 17
- 011797: French painter Paul Delaroche was born;
- 021935: Canadian actor, film producer, Emmy and Golden Globe award winner Donald Sutherland was born;
- 031939: Soviet footballer, midfielder Valery Voronin was born. Master of Sports of the USSR (1960), Master of Sports of the USSR of international class (1964), Honored Master of Sports (1966);
- 041954: German statesman and politician Angela Merkel was born. She became Chancellor of Germany on November 21, 2005. The first woman to reach the post of Chancellor in German history. Leader of the Christian Democratic Union party since April 10, 2000. Topped Forbes' list of the world's most powerful women.
Who was born on July 17 in Kazakhstan
- 011906: Latif Hamidi, founder of Kazakh composer music, ethnographer of Kazakh national music, was born;
- 021947: Bakytzhan Abishev, artist, sculptor, member of the Union of Artists of Kazakhstan, was born.