On October 18, several holidays are celebrated around the world. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Holidays around the world

Today is Espresso Day. According to some experts, the true drink of Italians is not wine but espresso. However, the whole world now enjoys coffee. How is this holiday celebrated? On October 18, in countries where people cannot live without coffee, restaurants, cafes, and even streets distribute free espresso. Also, on this day, one can taste expensive varieties of coffee beans.

In the United States, Alaska Day is celebrated annually on October 18. The holiday commemorates the transfer of this territory, formerly part of the Russian Empire, to the United States of America.

Also, today is the state holiday of the Republic of Azerbaijan — Independence Day.

In addition, October 18 marks an unusual holiday — Doubt Day.

Historical events around the world

In 1723, the foundation of the Kronstadt fortress was laid on Kotlin Island.

In 1867, Alaska officially passed from Russia to the possession of the United States.

In 1898, the United States established control over Puerto Rico.

In 1922, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) was founded.

In 1929, the "K-5" passenger aircraft took to the skies for the first time.

In 1967, the Soviet "Venera-4" spacecraft reached the atmosphere of Venus and transmitted scientific data.

In 2011, an agreement on a free trade zone of the CIS countries was signed.

Historical events in Kazakhstan

In 1926, the State Archive of the North Kazakhstan Region was established.

In 1939, the Ulytau District of the Ulytau Region was created.

In 1951, by a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Kazakh SSR, the regulation on the election of people's courts of the Kazakh SSR was approved.

In October 1992, the first World Congress of Spiritual Harmony was held in Almaty. The congress participants adopted a manifesto declaring October 18 as the Day of Spiritual Harmony. Since that year, this day has been celebrated in Kazakhstan as a holiday.

In 1997, 8 Marta Street in Almaty was named after the People's Artist of Kazakhstan, composer Shamshi Kaldayakov.

Famous people born on October 18

In 1859, French philosopher and Nobel Prize laureate Henri Bergson was born.

In 1919, former Prime Minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau was born.

In 1926, critic and translator Nikolai Rovensky was born. He translated works by B. Mailin, S. Mukanov, R. Nurgaliyev, and U. Kanakhin into Russian.

In 1926, American rock musician, singer, and songwriter Chuck Berry was born. He was one of the first popular rock and roll performers. In 2004, according to Rolling Stone magazine, he ranked fifth in the list of the 50 greatest performers.

In 1960, American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer Jean-Claude Van Damme was born.

In 1973, Russian theater and film actor, People's Artist of Russia Sergei Bezrukov was born.

In 1987, American actor Zac Efron was born.

Born on October 18 in Kazakhstan

In 1924, prominent writer and translator Mukhamedzhan Duzenov was born.

In 1946, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, scientist Yesmukhanbet Smailov was born.

In 1969, Kazakhstani entrepreneur, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kazakhmys Corporation Eduard Ogai was born.

In 1971, former Minister of Health Yelzhan Birtanov was born.

In 1980, former Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan Natalya Dementyeva was born.