Today, August 17, marks International Homeless Animals Day. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

This day was established on the initiative of the International Society for Animal Rights (ISAR). They announced this proposal in 1992, and animal protection organizations from various countries supported the initiative. This day is not a holiday; its purpose is to raise the problem of homeless animals and bring it to as many people as possible.

Charitable events are held around the world today. Volunteers organize concerts, competitions, and auctions, and the proceeds are used to care for homeless animals, primarily dogs and cats.

Russian Air Fleet Day

Russia celebrates Air Fleet Day today. According to the modern history of independent Russia, the holiday was established in 1992. Looking at earlier history, Nicholas II and Joseph Stalin attached great importance to the air fleet.

Qixi Festival in China

China celebrates the Qixi Festival today - the most romantic traditional holiday, closely associated with the love story of a cowherd and a weaver.

Historical events on August 17 worldwide

  • 01In 1771, English scientist Joseph Priestley discovered photosynthesis;
  • 02In 1787, joint worship was allowed in Budapest;
  • 03In 1807, American inventor Robert Fulton's steamboat "North River Steamboat" made its first commercial voyage from New York to Albany;
  • 04In 1896, Bridget Driscoll became the first person in history to be killed by a car;
  • 05In 1903, the Pulitzer Prize was established in the USA;
  • 06In 1928, the Dynamo Stadium was opened in Moscow;
  • 07In 1960, Gabon declared independence from France;
  • 08In 1974, the first World Boxing Championship opened in Havana;
  • 09In 1977, the Soviet nuclear icebreaker "Arktika" became the first surface ship to reach the North Pole;
  • 10In 1982, Philips began production of the first commercial compact discs;
  • 11In 1999, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 struck near the Turkish city of Izmit, killing more than 17,000 people;
  • 12In 2008, American swimmer Michael Phelps won his eighth gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, setting a record for the number of gold medals at a single Olympics.

Historical events on August 17 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1947, the "Kazgiprotsvetmet" institute for designing non-ferrous metallurgy enterprises was established in Ust-Kamenogorsk;
  • 02In 2000, the Central Concert Hall in Almaty was named after composer, People's Artist of Kazakhstan Shamshi Kaldayakov;
  • 03In 2006, two postage stamps "Religions of the World" and "Religious Buildings" were put into circulation;
  • 04In 2009, the mausoleum of Khan Uali was erected on the "Khan suyegi" hill near the village of Kazakhstan in the Zerenda district of Akmola region;
  • 05In 2010, Astana applied to host the EXPO international exhibition in 2017;
  • 06In 2011, Shymkent was recognized as the best city among CIS and EurAsEC countries.

Famous people born on August 17

  • 01In 1601, French philosopher and mathematician Pierre Gassendi was born;
  • 02In 1893, American actress, one of the most scandalous stars, Mae West was born;
  • 03In 1911, the first Soviet chess champion Mikhail Botvinnik was born;
  • 04In 1935, Soviet and Russian theater and film actor, People's Artist of the USSR Oleg Tabakov was born;
  • 05In 1943, American actor Robert De Niro was born;
  • 06In 1960, American actor, Oscar winner Sean Penn was born;
  • 07In 1977, French footballer Thierry Henry was born.

Who was born on August 17 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1924, Doctor of Philology, Professor, Honored Scientist of Kazakhstan Rabiga Syzdyk was born;
  • 02In 1940, sculptor, laureate of the State Prize of Kazakhstan Olga Prokopyeva was born;
  • 03In 1963, former Prosecutor General Zhakyp Asanov was born;
  • 04In 1992, Kazakh weightlifter, bronze medalist of the 2016 Rio Olympics Alexander Zaichikov was born.