Several international holidays are celebrated around the world on September 27. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

Today, September 27, is World Tourism Day. The holiday can be celebrated not only by workers in the tourism sector, but also by others. After all, each of us has been a tourist at least once in our lives. If you have not traveled until now, it is worth sitting down and making a plan for the future.

The world community today celebrates one of the main international holidays in the UN system — World Maritime Day. This day was included in the calendar as a holiday in 1978 by a decision of the 10th Assembly of the Intergovernmental Consultative Maritime Organization. Until 1980, it was celebrated on March 17. The main goal of this day is to remind humanity of how much harm we cause to the sea through fishing, dumping waste into the sea, and not cleaning drains. That is, to strengthen maritime safety and clean it up. Especially from oil.

Also, International Rabbit Day has appeared in the calendar. Its goal is to call on humanity to treat rabbits with kindness and not to kill them for their fur. There are only about two hundred species of rabbits on Earth. Of these, 50 are used for decorative purposes. They differ in the thickness, length and color of their fur, ears, and weight. In many countries, competitions such as "rabbit beauty" contests or long jump competitions are held. The UK and Scandinavian countries lead in keeping pets.

Historical events on September 27

In 1825, the Stockton–Darlington railway officially opened in England; in 1822, French scholar Jean-François Champollion announced that he had deciphered Egyptian hieroglyphs; in 1937, the world's first school for training Santa Clauses opened in the USA; in 1960, construction of the Ostankino TV tower began; in 1962, the Yemen Arab Republic was proclaimed; in 1996, Taliban forces captured Kabul; in 2001, Norwegian authorities established the Abel Prize for research in mathematics.

Historical events on September 27 in Kazakhstan

In 1931, the first issue of the "Bayantau" newspaper was published; in 2000, the RATA-TASS agency and the "Kazakhstan Interpress" public foundation created the "Kazakhstan-TASS" agency. In 2006, a presentation of the first plant in Kazakhstan producing infusion solutions was held in the village of Pervomayka in the Ile district of Almaty region; in 2007, a presentation of a new Russian translation of the novel "The Path of Abai" was held in Almaty; in 2007, the "Daewoo Bus Kazakhstan" bus plant was presented in Semey; in 2007, a memorial plaque in honor of poet, translator and playwright Amanzhol Shamkenov was unveiled in Pavlodar; in 2007, the first bus assembly plant in Kazakhstan — "DAEWOO BUS KAZAKHSTAN" LLP — opened in Semey. In 2010, Kazakhstan's "Balapan" children's TV channel went on air; in 2018, a new monument dedicated to Mukhamedzhan Tynyshbayev and Turar Ryskulov was unveiled in Turkestan region.

Famous people born on September 27 worldwide

In 1722, American statesman and participant in the struggle for US independence Samuel Adams was born; in 1918, British astronomer and Nobel Prize laureate Martin Ryle was born; in 1943, Canadian musician, singer and guitarist Randy Bachman was born. He was a member of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive; in 1946, Cypriot politician and former President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiades was born; in 1950, American actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was born. He is known for his roles in "Mortal Kombat" and "Pearl Harbor"; in 1973, British actress Indira Varma was born. She is known for her roles in "Game of Thrones", "Rome" and "Luther"; in 1976, Italian footballer and 2006 world champion with the Italy national team Francesco Totti was born; in 1986, Russian actress and director, daughter of Nikita Mikhalkov, Nadezhda Mikhalkova was born.

Who was born on September 27 in Kazakhstan

In 1963, former Mazhilis deputy Mukhtar Tinikeyev was born; in 1942, doctor of law, professor, famous Kazakh scientist Umirali Zhalairi was born; in 1950, rector of Kokshetau State University named after Shokan Ualikhanov Naiman Kalabayev was born; in 1926, writer and honorary citizen of Kostanay Serik Shakibayev was born; in 1958, Khusain Alsabekov, who served as rector of the Islamic University in Almaty, was born.