On October 30, a number of holidays are celebrated in the world and Kazakhstan, and historical events and birthdays of famous people are remembered. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Holidays
On October 30, Russia celebrates the Day of Engineering and Technical Service Specialists. Currently, a mechanical engineer is a universal and in-demand profession in the field of engineering design and operation of various technological equipment. In 1854, the first corps of mechanical engineers was created in the Russian fleet. Today, these in-demand specialists are trained by many institutes around the world.
Also, October 30 is the Day of the Soaked Rusks. This holiday is celebrated by those who like to drink tea by dipping a bread crust, a rusk or a dried bun into it. Some believe that tea tastes better this way. And whether it is necessary to soak dry bread, because it is quite suitable for breakfast. For a long time, dry bread was considered the best medicine for stomach diseases. Many people already dry it specifically for proper nutrition.
Historical events in the world
In 1888, American inventor John Loud received a US patent for the ballpoint pen.
In 1918, the Ottoman Empire signed the Armistice of Mudros, ending its participation in World War I.
In 1918, Czechoslovakia officially declared independence in Prague. However, the Slovaks joined the state 2 days later. On October 30, 1918, in the city of Martin, at an assembly of the Slovak people, the Declaration on the accession of the Slovak people to Czechoslovakia was adopted.
In 1961, the USSR tested the world's most powerful thermonuclear bomb – AN602 "Tsar Bomba".
In 1967, for the first time in space, spacecraft were automatically docked.
In 1973, the Bosphorus Bridge, connecting Europe and Asia, was officially opened in Istanbul, Turkey.
In 1998, a fire broke out at a youth party in Gothenburg, Sweden, killing 63 people.
Historical events in Kazakhstan
In 1999, the secondary school and one of the streets of the village of Kargaly in the Karasai district of the Almaty region were named after the writer Gabiden Mustafin.
In 1999, a monument to the Russian poet A.Pushkin was erected in Almaty.
In 2006, with the support of the UN Development Programme, an atlas dedicated to the protection of important wetlands and migratory birds in Kazakhstan was published.
In 2007, the Mazhilis hosted the presentation of the book "Eternal Sorrow" by European Parliament deputy S.Stevenson about the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site.
In 2013, an affinage plant was built in Astana.
Famous people born in the world
In 1735, the second President of the United States, John Adams, was born. He served as US President from 1797 to 1801.
In 1960, the famous Argentine footballer Diego Maradona was born. He played for the clubs Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys. He played 91 matches and scored 34 goals for the Argentina national team. In 1986, he became a world champion with the Argentina national team.
In 1981, American entrepreneur, model and writer Ivanka Trump was born. She is the daughter of the 45th and 47th US President Donald Trump. Ivanka Trump served as an adviser in the White House during her father's first presidential term.
In 1937, French actor, director and screenwriter Claude Lelouch was born. He became known worldwide for the film "A Man and a Woman".
In 1957, Scottish actor and director Kevin McNally was born. He is known for his role as Joshamee Gibbs in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.
In 1965, Irish singer, composer and musician Gavin Rossdale was born. He is known as the founder and vocalist of the rock band Bush.
Famous people born in Kazakhstan
In 1934, artist, monumentalist, member of the USSR Union of Artists Marat Zhakybaliev was born.
In 1939, actress, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Rymkesh Omarhanova was born.
In 1939, scientist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Alim Idrisov was born.
In 1951, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Professor Serik Akhanov was born.