On July 7, several holidays and historical events are celebrated in the world and Kazakhstan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Agriculture Day in Tanzania
Tanzania celebrates Agriculture Day today. The holiday is dedicated to the annual International Trade Fair in Dar es Salaam. The name of the holiday – Saba Saba – means "seven seven" in Swahili, referring to the date of the fair. The Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair annually gathers representatives from about 25 countries. Within the fair, an average of about 2,000 different exhibitions are held. Usually, the exhibitions are dedicated to agricultural issues. The fair is supported by the Tanzanian government, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tanzania, the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, and the Confederation of Tanzanian Industries.
Tanabata in Japan
Japan celebrates Tanabata, or the Star Festival, a Japanese holiday of love. This holiday can be called the Japanese equivalent of Valentine's Day, based on a legend about two stars who are forced to stay far apart and meet only once a year. The Tanabata festival originated in China, where it is now called the Star Festival. Previously, it was celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh month according to the lunisolar calendar, but now it has a fixed date according to the Gregorian calendar – July 7 (07.07). It is celebrated differently in each region, but common traditions include fireworks, parades, and festive street decorations.
Day of Military Glory in Russia
Today, Russia celebrates the Day of Military Glory – the Day of the Victory of the Russian Fleet over the Turkish Fleet at the Battle of Chesma (1770). July 10, 2012 became a historic day for the Russian fleet: on this day, the Federal Law "On Days of Military Glory and Commemorative Dates of Russia" was published, which included amendments regarding this day. The Battle of Chesma, which took place on July 5-7, 1770 off the western coast of Turkey, is forever included in the list of commemorative dates.
Historical events in the world
Historical events on July 7: in 1607, the English anthem "God Save the King" was first performed; in 1668, Isaac Newton received a Master of Arts degree; in 1987, the trial of three officials accused after the Chernobyl disaster began; in 1990, three famous tenors of the modern era – Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, and José Carreras – performed together in Rome.
Historical events in Kazakhstan
Historical events on July 7 in Kazakhstan: in 1970, the village of Novoiliysk in the Ili district of Almaty region was renamed the city of Kapshagay and included in the list of cities of regional subordination; in 1977, the Kazakh Research Institute of Cardiology was established – a leading specialized institution providing methodological guidance for cardiology services; in 1999, a monument to the poet Nurpeis Baiganin was unveiled in Aktobe; in 2000, a new central square was opened in Astana; in 2010, the Friendship Fountain was opened in Petropavlovsk, surrounded by 34 sculptures of world literature classics, poets, and writers. The author of the composition is the famous architect Kazbek Satybaldin.
Famous personalities born on July 7
Famous personalities born on July 7: in 1901, Italian actor and film director, winner of four Oscars, Vittorio De Sica (films "Shoeshine" and "Bicycle Thieves"); in 1922, test pilot Vladimir Seryogin, who died together with Yuri Gagarin; in 1940, British musician, drummer of The Beatles, Ringo Starr; in 1962, Russian singer, former vocalist of the band "Bravo", Zhanna Aguzarova.
Born in Kazakhstan
Who was born on July 7 in Kazakhstan: in 1941, poetess, member of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan, Yrysaldy Tokeva; in 1967, chairman of the Turkestan Regional Maslikhat, Nuraly Abishev; in 1976, former akim of Ridder, Daulet Batyrbayev; in 1983, press secretary of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aibek Smadiyarov.