On October 21, a number of holidays and historical events are marked around the world. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Apple Day in the UK

The UK celebrates Apple Day today. The holiday has become a British tradition since 1990, when the Common Ground charity began working to save apple orchards in the UK. The apple is considered a symbol of life, joy, abundance and nature's generosity, so this cheerful holiday provides energy throughout the year.

On October 21, English gardeners showcase their achievements by selling fruits of various varieties at city fairs, nurseries distribute saplings of rare apple trees, shops surprise customers with a variety of apple assortments, and cafes, confectioneries and street stalls offer visitors apple juices. On this day, city fairs turn into master classes on apple growing. A competition for the best "apple" story is announced, and city residents compete in shooting at an apple target.

International Nachos Day in the US and Mexico

In the US and Mexico, International Nachos Day is celebrated annually on October 21. This is a popular Mexican snack – chips served with cheese and sauces. The name nachos was given in honor of the Mexican restaurateur Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, who invented this dish, popular in Mexico and the US.

Historical events on October 21 worldwide

  • 011721 – Russia officially became an empire.
  • 021879 – American inventor Thomas Edison tested his first light bulb.
  • 031923 – the world's first planetarium opened in Munich.
  • 041992 – Madonna's book "Sex" went on sale.

Historical events on October 21 in Kazakhstan

1868 – Akmola Region was established. It included Kokshetau, Akmola, Atbasar districts, as well as a number of local districts of the 1st, 5th and 6th regiments of the Siberian Cossack Army located in the cities of Omsk and Petropavlovsk.

1997 – Kazakhstan's first president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, signed a decree declaring the city of Akmola the country's new capital starting December 10, later renamed Astana. In the same year, the Supreme Disciplinary Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan was established.

2011 – a monument to the famous Kazakh scientist, public and state figure Kanysh Satpayev was unveiled in Karaganda. In the same year, a ceremony was held in Kostanay to open traffic on a new bridge across the Tobol River. This bridge became one of the eight major bridges in Kazakhstan.

Famous people born on October 21

1833 – Swedish chemist, engineer and inventor of dynamite Alfred Nobel was born. He bequeathed his large fortune to establish a prize awarded for significant achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and for contributions to strengthening peace. The synthesized chemical element Nobelium is named in his honor.

1922 – French entrepreneur and philanthropist Liliane Bettencourt was born. She was one of the owners of L'Oréal, founded by her father in 1909. At the time of her death, she was the richest woman in the world.

1956 – American actress and screenwriter Carrie Fisher was born. She played Princess Leia Organa in the "Star Wars" films.

1945 – Soviet and Russian film director, actor, screenwriter and producer Nikita Mikhalkov was born. He is a holder of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland".

Who was born on October 21 in Kazakhstan

  • 011898 – statesman Zhubanysh Baribayev was born.
  • 021906 – botanist, Doctor of Biological Sciences Konstantin Sushkov was born.
  • 031930 – public figure, Candidate of Biological Sciences Tanirbergen Masheyev was born.
  • 041935 – major scientific researcher, prominent scientist in oil and gas geology Edgard Votsalevsky was born.