July 8 is celebrated as World Allergy Day. This memorable day was established in 2005 by the decision of the World Allergy Organization and the World Immunopathology Organization. The purpose of the holiday is to inform the public about the symptoms of the disease and promote regular check-ups. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Today in the United States, National Chocolate With Almonds Day is celebrated. It is worth noting that sweets with almonds in chocolate have been known since the 18th century. In 1742, William Parks published Eliza Smith's cookbook The Compleat Housewife, or Accomplish'd Gentlewoman's Companion. Despite the fact that the rich of that time often consumed chocolate, this book contained the only recipe using chocolate – chocolate with almonds. Now almonds are used in the preparation of various confectionery products with chocolate – for example, chocolate bars, almond bars, various candies, cookies, pies and cakes.
In Russia, the All-Russian Day of Family, Love and Fidelity is celebrated today. This day is included in the register of memorable dates of Russia as the day of remembrance of Saints Peter and Fevronia. The Russian Orthodox Church considers these two saints as heavenly patrons of family and family relationships. The marriage of these two characters in Russian history became a model of Christian respect for each other. The Day of Family, Love and Fidelity has been celebrated in Russia since 2008. This decision was made by the State Duma, and the initiative was supported by representatives of various faiths. On this holiday, both young people and couples about to start a family congratulate each other. The older generation teaches young people the art of preserving the main value in life – family.
Historical events on July 8 in the world
In 1796, the US State Department issued the first US citizen passport; in 1777, Vermont became the first state to abolish slavery; in 1889, the first issue of The Wall Street Journal was published; in 1901, the speed of cars was limited in French cities – 10 km/h.
Historical events on July 8 in Kazakhstan
In 1994, for the first time in the history of Kazakh cinema, the official presentation of the series "Territory of Life" took place. The series was shot by the independent television production center "Masters Media" in the action genre, the series consisted of 8 episodes of 30 minutes each; in 2005, in Astana, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan hosted the presentation of the book "XXI Century: World Politicians about N. Nazarbayev"; in 2014, the company "Astana Motors" began assembling Hyundai passenger cars in Kazakhstan.
Famous people born on July 8
In 1938, Soviet and Russian theater and film actor Andrei Myagkov was born. Laureate of the USSR State Prize (1977). According to a survey by the magazine "Soviet Screen", he was recognized as the best actor of 1976 (for the film "The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!") and 1978 (for the film "Office Romance"); in 1951, American film director Anjelica Huston was born (films "The Addams Family", "Prizzi's Honor"). She won an Oscar for her role as Maerose Prizzi; in 1974, Russian pop singer, TV presenter, film actress Zhanna Friske was born. Former soloist of the group "Blestyashchie" (1996-2003). In 2003, she began her solo career.
Who was born on July 8 in Kazakhstan
In 1899, Kazakh pathologist, doctor of medical sciences, honored worker of Kazakhstan Petr Ochkur was born; in 1939, actor, honored artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan Oshat Rakhimov was born; in 1950, statesman Ikram Adyrbekov was born. He was akim of Kyzylorda region, deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan; in 1958, rector of KazNU – chairman of the board Zhanseit Tuimebayev was born; in 1978, ex-akim of Kyzylorda Asylbek Shamenov was born; in 1980, akim of Shymkent Gabit Syzdykbekov was born; in 1987, deputy head of the presidential administration Assel Zhanasova was born.