On October 20, several professional and international holidays are celebrated around the world. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Cook's Day

Today, cooks around the world celebrate their professional holiday – Cook's Day. This holiday was established on the initiative of the World Association of Chefs' Societies in 2004. About eight million representatives of the culinary profession in various countries are members of this organization.

Among them are talented individuals. Guinness World Records are proof of that. For example, Singaporean chef Simon Sang made 8,192 strips of thin noodles in 1 minute. Alfonso Salvo from Pennsylvania peeled 22 kilograms of onions in 5 minutes. A team of cooks at a Michigan restaurant prepared the world's largest hamburger weighing 84 kilograms.

Domestic confectioners also amazed the world with their skills. They baked the longest cake, 140 meters long and weighing 144 kilograms. Italian Mirco Della Vecchia created the most prominent sculpture in the form of an ancient castle made of white chocolate. It is difficult to enter, but it weighs 5.37 tons. The world's largest cheesecake was baked by 55 Mexican cooks – the giant's diameter was 2.5 meters, height – 56 centimeters, and weight – 2,133.5 kilograms.

Sweetest Day

Thanks to the efforts of Herbert Kingston, an employee of a Cleveland confectionery factory in Ohio and a famous philanthropist, the third Saturday of October became a sweet holiday. It all started with Herbert's decision to delight orphaned children with sweet gifts and draw public attention to this event. Now Sweetest Day is widely celebrated throughout America, but this day has lost its culinary flavor and is celebrated like Valentine's Day. This holiday does not feature noisy carnivals, street parades or theatrical performances. People express love and attention to each other, say warm words and offer delicious treats as gifts.

International Air Traffic Controller Day and World Statistics Day

On October 20, it is important not to forget International Air Traffic Controller Day, because thanks to this important profession, millions of people around the world fly safely every day. Also today is World Statistics Day — a day that highlights the importance of official statistics in public life.

Historical events on October 20 worldwide

  • 01In 1880, the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard opened;
  • 02In 1929, the German Dornier Do X flying passenger boat made its first flight;
  • 03In 1970, the first draw of the "Sportloto" lottery took place in the USSR;
  • 04In 1982, a tragedy occurred in Luzhniki – 66 people died in a crush;
  • 05In 2013, the violin played on the legendary "Titanic" during its sinking was sold at auction for 1.6 million dollars.

Historical events on October 20 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1933, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University was established; its official opening took place on January 15, 1934. Initially, the university had 2 faculties: physics and mathematics, and biology;
  • 02In 1934, Semey State Pedagogical Institute was founded. It first opened as the Semey Teachers' Institute;
  • 03In 1972, the Republican Specialized Physics and Mathematics Boarding School for Gifted Children named after O. Zhautikov opened;
  • 04In 1956, by a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, a decision was made to award the Kazakh SSR the Order of Lenin for achievements in developing virgin lands. The medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands" was established;
  • 05In 2000, the state communal enterprise "Astana Bas Plan" began its work;
  • 06In 2009, the renovated "Kazakh Eli" monument was solemnly opened.

Famous people born on October 20

In 1935, Anatoly Vasilyev, a famous Soviet musician, arranger, and founder of the vocal-instrumental ensemble "Singing Guitars", was born; in 1950, American rock musician and founder of The Heartbreakers Tom Petty was born; in 1971, American rapper and musician Snoop Dogg was born.

Who was born on October 20 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1908, actor, People's Artist of Kazakhstan Silambek Kydyralin was born;
  • 02In 1924, writer and journalist Kuliman Zhunusova was born;
  • 03In 1935, journalist, translator, writer and critic Tulegen Tokbergenov was born;
  • 04In 1941, poet Karim Saugabayev was born;
  • 05In 1942, writer and State Prize laureate Dulat Isabekov was born;
  • 06In 1950, actor and Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Toksyn Kulybekov was born;
  • 07In 1963, weightlifter, Master of Sports of the USSR, Master of Sports of International Class, Honored Master of Sports in weightlifting, and honorary citizen of Astana Anatoly Khrapaty was born.