Today, September 3, several holidays and memorable events are observed worldwide and in Kazakhstan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Global Holidays and Events
On September 3, 1984, renowned geneticist Alec Jeffreys proved the uniqueness and non-repeatability of DNA, calling it a sequence of "genetic fingerprints." This was the first step in developing genetic fingerprinting. Therefore, today is celebrated as the day of the discovery of DNA's uniqueness.
Also today, an unofficial but very popular holiday among women is celebrated – the Birthday of the Bra. In 1900, Frenchwoman Herminie Cadolle presented the modern version of the bra to the public at the World's Fair. Interesting fact: Victoria's Secret created a unique bra called the Fantasy Bra, adorned with 4,200 diamonds, valued at $10 million.
Today, Australia celebrates its national holiday – Flag Day. Qatar celebrates Independence Day, Moldova celebrates National Army Day. Since 1955, Tunisia has observed Independence Movement Day.
Historical Events on September 3
Historical events around the world on September 3:
- 011791: France's first Constitution was proclaimed;
- 021912: The world's first cannery began operating in England;
- 031939: After Germany's invasion of Poland, Britain and France declared war on Germany;
- 041943: During World War II, Italy signed a secret armistice agreement with the Allies;
- 051976: The Viking-2 unmanned spacecraft landed on Mars;
- 061996: The United States launched a missile strike on Iraq (Operation Desert Strike);
- 072014: The ship "Poline" sank in the Sea of Japan.
Historical Events in Kazakhstan
Historical events in Kazakhstan on September 3:
- 011928: The Alma-Ata Okrug was formed, including 21 districts (Lenin, Talgar, Shymkent, Zharkent, Balkhash, etc.);
- 021992: A decree of the President of Kazakhstan "On the President's Prize for Peace and Spiritual Harmony" was issued;
- 031998: Kaskelen District of Almaty Region was renamed Karasai District;
- 042007: In Astana, with the participation of President Nursultan Nazarbayev, the opening of a Kazakh-Turkish lyceum took place;
- 052009: Shchuchye District of Akmola Region was renamed Burabay District;
- 062020: The term "oralman" for ethnic Kazakhs returning to their historical homeland was replaced by "qandas";
- 072026: In Kazakhstan, the Day of the Kazakh Tazy and Tobet was set for September 3.
Famous People Born on September 3
Famous people born on September 3:
- 011804: Franklin Pierce, 14th President of the USA;
- 021875: German automotive engineer, one of the founders of Porsche, Ferdinand Porsche;
- 031903: Armenian-Soviet composer and conductor Aram Khachaturian;
- 041905: American physicist, Nobel Prize laureate Carl David Anderson;
- 051913: American film actor Alan Ladd;
- 061944: Russian film actor Boris Smorchkov ("Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears");
- 071965: American actor, youngest son of Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen (TV series "Friends", "Scary Movie 4", "Scary Movie 5");
- 081986: American snowboarder, three-time Olympic champion Shaun White;
- 091993: Austrian tennis player, winner of the 2020 US Open, Dominic Thiem.
Who Was Born in Kazakhstan on September 3
Who was born in Kazakhstan on September 3:
- 011927: Conductor, People's Artist of Kazakhstan Turgut Osmanov;
- 021939: Archaeologist, laureate of the Sh. Ualikhanov Prize of the Kazakh Academy of Sciences Serzhan Akynzhanov;
- 031957: Theater and film actress, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Natalya Dolmatova ("Crossroads of Fate", "Racketeer", "The Deal");
- 041960: Deputy of the Mazhilis of the first convocation of the Kazakh Parliament, author of the first law "On Population Migration" in the Kazakh language Akim Yskak;
- 051986: Honored Master of Sports of Kazakhstan, wrestler, Olympic medalist Akzhurek Tanatarov.