On July 27, several holidays and historical events are observed in the world and Kazakhstan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

World Holidays

Today is the Day of Remembrance for those who died for Vietnam's independence. On this day, workers, military personnel, and youth in Vietnam engage in mass beautification of military cemeteries. In 1964-1965, US armed forces invaded Vietnam, starting a war. This military conflict is considered the second largest after World War II. The brutal war claimed the lives of 100,000 Vietnamese, and many soldiers were left disabled.

Today is National Dance Day in the USA. The holiday was founded by Nigel Lythgoe, producer of the American show So You Think You Can Dance.

Also today is the Birthday of the Hamburger. Although this dish is German, the hamburger is considered the "king" of fast food in the USA.

Historical Events in the World

  • 011586: English navigator Walter Raleigh first brought tobacco to Britain.
  • 021694: Scottish merchant William Paterson founded the Bank of England.
  • 031814: Kazan University was opened.
  • 041910: The women's madrasah "Bagbustan Khanum" was opened in Orenburg.
  • 051919: The first British jet passenger aircraft, the Comet, was flown for the first time.
  • 061920: The radio compass was first used in aviation navigation.
  • 071940: The "Bugs Bunny" cartoon series began airing on television.
  • 081943: The fascist party was dissolved in Italy.
  • 091944: Soviet troops liberated the city of Lviv from fascist German forces.
  • 101953: The Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice agreement and the creation of a demilitarized zone between North and South Korea.
  • 111965: US President Lyndon Johnson signed a law requiring tobacco manufacturers to place health warnings on cigarette packages.
  • 121990: The Moldavian parliament abolished the autonomy of Gagauzia.
  • 132012: The opening ceremony of the XXX Summer Olympic Games was held in London.

Historical Events in Kazakhstan

  • 011972: The Water Code of the Kazakh SSR was adopted.
  • 021992: Diplomatic relations were established between Kazakhstan and Moldova.
  • 031999: The first family-type children's village "SOS Almaty" for children without parental care was opened in Kazakhstan.
  • 042007: President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the law "On introducing amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on issues of regulation of the agro-industrial complex," aimed at further development of the agro-industrial complex.
  • 052007: The "Omir" alley was solemnly opened in Almaty.
  • 062011: The auto rally "In the Footsteps of Genghis Khan" took place, telling about cultural events of the 6th-12th centuries.
  • 072014: A group of archaeologists from the South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University discovered the remains of 12 residents of the Kangju state, household items, and valuable jewelry at the Kultobe burial ground in the Ordabasy district.

Famous People Born on July 27

  • 011917: French actor Bourvil.
  • 021943: Soviet and Russian actress Anastasia Voznesenskaya.
  • 031948: American figure skater, Olympic champion Peggy Fleming.
  • 041964: Russian musician, composer, founder and leader of the band "Sektor Gaza" Yuri Klinskikh.
  • 051970: Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.

Who Was Born in Kazakhstan on July 27

  • 011939: Artist, member of the Union of Artists of Kazakhstan Amir Zhumagaliev.
  • 021946: Hero of the Soviet Union, People's Hero of Kazakhstan, pilot-cosmonaut of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Honored Test Pilot of the USSR, Major General of Aviation, Honored Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Toktar Aubakirov.
  • 031948: Professor of art history, laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan, composer Tolegen Mukhamedzhanov.
  • 041972: Kazakh cosmonaut, first citizen of Kazakhstan to fly into space, People's Hero of Kazakhstan, Major General Aydin Aimbetov.
  • 051975: Press secretary of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidos Ukibay.