On June 22, several important holidays and historical events are observed in Kazakhstan and around the world. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Day of Remembrance and Mourning
Since June 22, 2000, this day has been established as the Day of Remembrance and Mourning. On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The war resulted in 26.6 million deaths. 1,710 cities were destroyed and over 70,000 settlements were razed. Many families still do not know where their loved ones are buried.
Cheese Day in Latvia
Today, Latvia celebrates Cheese Day. All cheese producers in Latvia gather to celebrate. The public enjoys the festival and tastes sweet cheese. They can not only sample various cheeses but also buy them. This is one of the most beloved and anticipated holidays for Latvians.
Army Day in Congo
On June 22, Congo celebrates Army Day. Currently, it can be said that all countries on the continent have armies. Army Day is officially celebrated as a professional holiday in this country.
Flag Day in Finland
On June 22, Finland celebrates Flag Day. It usually falls between June 20 and 26. This year it is celebrated on June 22.
Historical Events in the World
- 01In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte signed his abdication after the defeat at Waterloo.
- 02In 1889, Germany became the first country in Europe to introduce old-age pensions.
- 03In 1941, the Great Patriotic War began.
Historical Events in Kazakhstan
- 01In 1992, a railway line between Kazakhstan and China was opened. The international passenger train "Silk Road" departed from Almaty to Urumqi.
- 02In 1999, a monument to the heroes Karasai and Agyntai was unveiled near the Petropavlovsk City Theater.
- 03In 2011, a memorial plaque was unveiled in the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen in Almaty, and a capsule with soil from the "Brothers' Cemetery" was buried in memory of the 100th and 101st separate rifle brigades who died in Rzhev.
Famous People Born on June 22
- 01In 1906, American film director and four-time Oscar winner Billy Wilder was born.
- 02In 1947, actress Natalya Varley, who played the lead role in the film "Kidnapping, Caucasian Style", was born.
- 03In 1949, American actress and three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep was born.
- 04In 1950, theater and film actress Svetlana Kryuchkova was born.
Born in Kazakhstan
- 01In 1948, Amangul Ikhanova, a member of the Union of Artists of the USSR and Kazakhstan, honorary member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine and the European Art Center, was born.
- 02In 1948, actress and Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Nina Zhmerenetskaya was born.