Today, August 21, several notable holidays are celebrated around the world. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism

Today is the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. This holiday was established in December 2017. The purpose of the new date is to provide comprehensive support to victims of terrorism and those affected by terrorist acts. The protection of human rights and the rule of law at national and international levels play an important role in preventing and combating terrorism. Today, terrorism has become a common problem for countries around the world.

Officer's Day in Russia

Russia celebrates Officer's Day. The holiday appeared not long ago. The initiative to establish this date was put forward by the public organization "Russian Officers". Although this day does not have official status, the number of festive events held in garrisons, military units, and Officers' Houses is increasing every year. The officer corps is the face of the state's army, its foundation and support. Not only discipline and order, but also the combat readiness of the army depend on the professionalism, experience, and competent tactics of commanders. This means that peace and tranquility in the country are in the hands of officers.

Ninoy Aquino Day in the Philippines

Also today, the Philippines celebrates Ninoy Aquino Day. The holiday was established in honor of the memory of Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. The political figure died in 1983 at Manila International Airport. In 2004, the day of Aquino's death was declared a national holiday and a day off.

Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. was a Filipino senator and former governor of Tarlac province. He was one of the opposition leaders against the policies of President and dictator Ferdinand Marcos. After martial law was imposed in the country, Aquino was arrested. After spending some time in prison, he was forced to leave for the United States. When the political situation in the Philippines escalated, Aquino decided to return to the country and meet with Marcos. Sensing a threat to his life, Aquino wore a bulletproof vest before getting off the plane. However, this did not save him: the opposition leader was shot in the head on August 21, 1983. The day of remembrance of Ninoy Aquino, who gave his life for democracy, is celebrated at the state level.

Historical events on August 21 in the world

  • 01In 1860, gold was found in British Columbia (Canada);
  • 02In 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" was stolen from the Louvre. The painting was found two years later;
  • 03In 1924, the Pushkin State Reserve was opened;
  • 04In 1932, the first international film festival was held in Venice, Italy;
  • 05In 1959, the Hawaiian Islands became the 50th state of the USA;
  • 06In 1968, troops of the Warsaw Pact countries entered Czechoslovakia. This led to the suppression of the "Prague Spring" reforms;
  • 07In 1986, a gas eruption occurred at Lake Nyos in Cameroon, killing about 1,700 people;
  • 08In 1991, Latvia fully restored its independence. This was one of the significant events in the process of the USSR's dissolution.

Historical events on August 21 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1947, the city of Kurchatov, which became the center of the Semipalatinsk test site, was founded;
  • 02In 1991, by presidential decree, the Security Council of the Kazakh SSR was established;
  • 03In 1992, Kazakhstan joined the International Civil Aviation Organization;
  • 04In 2000, a monument to the famous Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko was opened in Almaty;
  • 05In 2012, the "Qazmedia Ortalygy" television and radio complex was opened in Astana;
  • 06In 2015, in Ulytau, a monument "Bulanty Shaiqasy" was opened in honor of the 550th anniversary of the Kazakh Khanate;
  • 07In 2016, a monument to batyr Malaisary was erected in Pavlodar.

Famous people born on August 21

  • 01In 1798, French historian and publicist Jules Michelet was born;
  • 02In 1871, Russian writer Leonid Andreev was born;
  • 03In 1921, Latvian theater and film actress Vija Artmane was born;
  • 04In 1952, British musician, vocalist and guitarist of The Clash, Joe Strummer, was born;
  • 05In 1956, American actress Kim Cattrall was born;
  • 06In 1965, Canadian actress Kelly Rowan was born;
  • 07In 1973, American billionaire, co-founder of Google, Sergey Brin, was born;
  • 08In 1987, Russian Olympic champion in biathlon Anton Shipulin was born;
  • 09In 1987, American basketball player Jordan Hill was born;
  • 10In 1989, American actress Hayden Panettiere was born.

Who was born on August 21 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1889, opera singer, People's Artist of Kazakhstan Alexander Kazakevich was born;
  • 02In 1935, Honored Coach of the USSR and Kazakh SSR in basketball Shora Yumashev was born;
  • 03In 1952, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Academician Abai Dostiyarov was born;
  • 04In 1964, statesman and diplomat, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerzhan Kazykhanov was born;
  • 05In 1968, writer-publicist, literary critic Amangeldy Myrzabek was born.