June 23 is celebrated worldwide as International Olympic Day. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

The first idea of creating a holiday dedicated to the Olympic movement was proposed in 1947 at the 41st session of the International Olympic Committee in Stockholm, and a year later, at the 42nd IOC session in St. Moritz, the project was officially approved. The choice of date was influenced by a historical event. In 1894, an international congress on physical education was held in Paris. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who was enthusiastic about reviving the Olympic movement, gave a report on June 23, announcing the development of the organizational foundations of the Olympic Games.

In Kazakhstan, today is celebrated as Kazakhstan Police Day. In 1992, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan adopted the law "On Internal Affairs Bodies of Kazakhstan." In 2007, by decree of the head of state, June 23 was officially established as Police Day. On this day, employees of internal affairs bodies are usually awarded orders of various degrees. The head of state congratulates the personnel of the internal affairs bodies.

Today is also Balalaika Day. The president of the Russian Folk Musicians Club, D. Belinsky, proposed creating such a holiday to unite all performers and lovers of folk songs and national instruments. Balalaika Day is celebrated on June 23, and this date was not chosen by chance — the instrument was first mentioned in an official document on June 23, 1688. The holiday has been celebrated since 2008, with concerts, musical evenings, and meetings with performers held not only in Russia but also in the USA, South Africa, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Australia, and other countries. The balalaika is a traditional Russian musical instrument. It was modeled after the dombra, improved, and began to be used as a concert, orchestral, and ensemble instrument.

Historical events on June 23 in the world

  • 01In 1860, the United States Secret Service was established.
  • 02In 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes patented the typewriter. It printed only in capital letters, and because the paper was under the platen, the typist could not see the result of the work.
  • 03In 1917, the Central Rada of Ukraine adopted the First Universal Law (basic law). It declared Ukraine an autonomy within Russia.
  • 04In 1998, human brain cells were transplanted for the first time in the world.
  • 05In 1995, a celebration dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Abai was held in Baku.

Historical events on June 23 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 2006, in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Karaganda scientist Alexander Borisenko presented a unique installation for cleaning technological gases, which not only cleans harmful industrial waste but also extracts useful substances from them.
  • 02In 2015, a pharmaceutical cluster was created in the South Kazakhstan region.
  • 03In 2015, the first center for children with autism in Kazakhstan was opened in Almaty.

Famous people born on June 23

  • 01In 1889, Russian poet, translator, and literary critic, one of the most prominent figures of 20th-century Russian literature, Anna Akhmatova, was born.
  • 02In 1957, American actress and Oscar winner Frances McDormand was born.
  • 03In 1965, Russian singer and producer Valery Meladze was born. Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (2006).
  • 04In 1972, American actress Selma Blair was born.

Who was born on June 23 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1933, film director, Honored Worker of Arts of Kazakhstan Asylbek Nugymanov was born.
  • 02In 1941, artistic director of the Republican State Enterprise "M. Auezov Kazakh State Academic Drama Theater" Yesmukhan Obayev was born.
  • 03In 1955, actress of the K. Kuanyshbaev Kazakh Musical Drama Theater Nurzada Tashimova was born.