June 26 marks several important holidays and historical events worldwide and in Kazakhstan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Today is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This observance was established by the UN General Assembly on December 7, 1987. The date was chosen following the recommendation of the 1987 International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Additionally, today is the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The purpose of this day is to ensure the effective implementation of the 1984 Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (which entered into force on June 26, 1987). Special programs must be implemented in a timely manner to help victims of torture. Rehabilitation centers worldwide show that victims of torture can fully recover and forget the horrors they experienced. The UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture, operating under the Office of the UN High Commissioner, addresses the problems of victims and allocates funds to victims and their families.

Birthday of the Toothbrush

Today is also the Birthday of the Toothbrush. We rarely think about the origin of everyday items, but the toothbrush has its own history of invention, development, and change. According to scientists and historians, the toothbrush was first made in 1948. The Chinese were the first to use the invention, employing special sticks for cleaning teeth. Industrial production of toothbrushes was started in 1780 by the Englishman William Addis. This significant event occurred on June 26, which is why this day was chosen as the Birthday of the Toothbrush.

Historical Events on June 26 Worldwide

  • 01In 1925, Charlie Chaplin's film "The Gold Rush" premiered in Hollywood;
  • 02In 1979, Muhammad Ali announced his retirement from boxing;
  • 03In 1982, the American National Football League called cocaine the main threat to sports;
  • 04In 2015, the US Supreme Court amended the Constitution, legalizing same-sex marriage in all fifty states.

Historical Events on June 26 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1929, the Kazakh National Agrarian University was established on the basis of the Alma-Ata Zoo Veterinary Institute and the Kazakh Agricultural Institute;
  • 02In 1996, Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the law "On National Security of the Republic of Kazakhstan";
  • 03In 2011, the Journalists' Alley was opened in Astana in the park near the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation;
  • 04In 2012, the student team Etzooke demonstrated the launch of their self-built unmanned aerial vehicle "Archangel" in Almaty;
  • 05In 2014, a cable and wire production enterprise was opened in the Sairam district of Turkestan region.

Famous People Born on June 26 Worldwide

  • 01In 1941, Soviet figure skater, six-time USSR champion Tamara Moskvina was born. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1969). Soviet and Russian figure skating coach. Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (1994). Honored Worker of Physical Culture of the Russian Federation (2002);
  • 02In 1968, Italian footballer Paolo Maldini, longtime captain of the Italian national team and AC Milan, was born;
  • 03In 1970, American film actor Chris O'Donnell ("Grey's Anatomy", "NCIS") was born;
  • 04In 1972, Canadian singer and actor Garou, who played Quasimodo in the original version of the musical "Notre-Dame de Paris", was born.

Who Was Born on June 26 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1926, Kozhakhmet Balakhmetov, People's Teacher of Kazakhstan, excellent student of education of the USSR and Kazakhstan, honorary citizen of Kokshetau, was born;
  • 02In 1930, Gairat Sapargaliyev, Doctor of Law, Professor, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan, Honored Lawyer of Kazakhstan, prosecutor, was born;
  • 03In 1936, Dymkesh Mukanov, Doctor of Technical Sciences, honorary citizen of Karaganda, Honored Worker of Industry of Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize of Kazakhstan, was born;
  • 04In 1946, Zulkhayir Mansurov, Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor, laureate of the State Prize of Kazakhstan and the Kanysh Satpayev Prize, was born;
  • 05In 1950, Amankul Serikbayev, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Academician of the International Academy of Sciences of Ecology, Human and Nature Safety, Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences of Kazakhstan, was born.