Today, June 19, several important holidays and historical events are observed worldwide. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

On June 19, 2015, the UN General Assembly adopted a special resolution establishing this day to raise public awareness of sexual violence in various conflicts (international, intra-state (civil) wars of political, religious, national character).

Kuwait National Holiday - Independence Day

Kuwait celebrates its national holiday - Independence Day. This holiday was officially introduced in 1961. Kuwait is located in West Asia, in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula and on 9 islands of the Persian Gulf. Religion - Islam (Sunni and Shia branches). The form of government of Kuwait is a constitutional monarchy.

Revolution Day in Algeria

Algeria has celebrated Revolution Day since 1965. This state is located in North Africa, in the western Mediterranean. The currency is the dinar.

Hungary Independence Day

Hungary celebrates Independence Day. This holiday was added to the official calendar in 2001. The memorable date was established to mark the end of Soviet occupation of Hungary and the punishment of those who suppressed the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

Emancipation Day in the USA

The United States celebrates Emancipation Day. This holiday is also called "Freedom Day." In 1862, African Americans were freed from slavery in Texas. Accordingly, Emancipation Day was established.

Earth Radius Day

Additionally, June 19 is celebrated as Earth Radius Day. Because on this day, the Greek scientist Eratosthenes of Cyrene calculated the Earth's radius.

Historical events on June 19 in the world

  • 01In 1829, Sir Robert Peel founded the London police;
  • 02In 1862, slavery was prohibited in all US states;
  • 03In 1999, the first version of the online shooter Counter-Strike (1.0 Beta) was released.

Historical events on June 19 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1918, the first issue of the newspaper "Aktobe Herald" was published;
  • 02In 2000, a musical drama theater opened in Petropavlovsk;
  • 03In 2001, the 184.5 km long "Aksu-Degelen" railway was put into operation in Kazakhstan;
  • 04In 2007, by decision of the city maslikhat, the city of Semipalatinsk was officially renamed to Semey;
  • 05In 2009, in Semey, the first president Nursultan Nazarbayev participated in a rally in support of nuclear disarmament and proposed declaring August 29 - the day of the closure of the Semipalatinsk test site - as the World Day of Renunciation of Weapons of Mass Destruction;
  • 06In 2010, a majestic monument to the great Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbaev was unveiled in Astana.

Famous people born on June 19

  • 01In 1662, French mathematician, mechanic, physicist, writer and philosopher Blaise Pascal was born;
  • 02In 1945, Russian theater and film actress Natalya Selezneva was born;
  • 03In 1972, French actor, Oscar and Golden Globe winner Jean Dujardin was born.

Who was born on June 19 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1884, famous Kazakh folk poet, singer, composer, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Kenen Azerbaev was born;
  • 02In 1966, director of the "Alash" Institute of Culture and Spiritual Development, professor, holder of the state prize "Daryn", scholarship of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dikhan Kamzabekuly was born;
  • 03In 1976, laureate of the "Altyn Zhuldyz" award, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan award in the field of mass media Galym Bokash was born.