On October 6, a number of holidays and historical events are marked in the world and Kazakhstan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

International Environment Day

Today is Environment Day. The main goal of this international holiday is to draw humanity's attention to problems related to preserving Earth's fauna. This holiday was added to the calendar in 1979 under the Bern Convention.

Humans have long had a negative impact on nature through their actions. According to statistical data, in the 19th century of our era, 150 species of mammals and 139 species of birds disappeared from the face of the Earth.

On this day, many organizations created to protect nature hold various campaigns. For example, the World Conservation Union and the environmental organization called "Greenpeace".

Mad Hatter Day

Today an interesting and unique holiday was found in the calendar. It is Mad Hatter Day (or Bolvanshchik Day, this character is considered a classic translation of the work "Alice in Wonderland").

This holiday ranks after April 1 — April Fools' Day. It was first celebrated by programmers on October 6, 1986, in Boulder, Colorado.

If you look at John Tenniel's illustration, a paper with the inscription 10/6 is attached to the Hatter's hat. However, what this number means is unknown. Perhaps its price was 10 shillings and 6 pence? Or its height was 10 inches and its diameter 6 inches. Either way, it was once decided to celebrate it on this day.

Historical events on October 6 in the world

  • 01In 1889, the classic cabaret "Moulin Rouge" opened in Paris;
  • 02In 1959, the first metro in the Middle East, "Carmelit", opened in Israel;
  • 03In 1977, the multirole Soviet fighter MiG-29 made its first flight;
  • 04In 2010, the Instagram network for sharing photos and videos was launched.

Historical events on October 6 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1992, a UNESCO seminar on promoting the development of Asian independent and pluralistic media began its work in Almaty;
  • 02In 2004, following the conclusion of the state onomastic commission under the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Karaganda regional maslikhat decided to rename settlements in the Zhanaarka, Osakarov and Shet districts;
  • 03In 2005, a postage stamp dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the writer and enlightener Akhmet Baitursynuly was put into circulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
  • 04In 2011, a memorial plaque for Lithuanian women held in ALZHIR was unveiled.

Famous people born on October 6 in the world

  • 01In 1907, Soviet theater and film actress, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Vera Kuznetsova was born (films "A Big Family", "There Lived an Old Man and an Old Woman");
  • 02In 1934, Soviet film actor Eduard Bredun was born;
  • 03In 1946, Soviet film and theater actress Ekaterina Gradova was born. She played the role of radio operator Kat in the film "Seventeen Moments of Spring";
  • 04In 1951, Soviet film and theater actress Irina Shevchuk was born. The actress is known for the role of Rita Osyanina in the film "The Dawns Here Are Quiet". She also appeared in the films "White Bim Black Ear" and "A Story About a Woman".

Who was born on October 6 in Kazakhstan

  • 01In 1923, the first Kazakh professional dancer and choreographer, People's Artist of Kazakhstan Dauren Abirov was born.
  • 02In 1957, Abdrakhman Naizabekov, rector of the Rudny Industrial Institute, doctor of technical sciences, professor, was born.