On July 9, Kazakhstan celebrates Water Management Workers Day and Fisheries Workers Day. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

This memorable day is celebrated by fisheries workers, professional river and sea fishermen, sport fishermen, and those who enjoy fishing in summer or winter.

Every year on July 9, the Republic of Azerbaijan celebrates Diplomatic Service Workers Day. This holiday was established by decree of President Ilham Aliyev on August 24, 2007. The country has had a law "On Diplomatic Service" since June 8, 2001, which establishes the legal foundations of diplomatic service as a type of state service in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

In Argentina, on July 9, 1816, the Declaration of Independence of the United Provinces of the Silver River (Argentina) was adopted. This became the birthday of the Argentine Republic. Since then, the country has celebrated an official holiday – Independence Day on July 9. The long conflict between the authorities of Buenos Aires began when Napoleon overthrew King Ferdinand VII and captured Spain. On May 25, 1810, the Buenos Aires council created a provisional government to rule in the king's name until his return to the throne. As a result of these events, the Declaration of Independence of Argentina was adopted only on July 9, 1816.

Also celebrated is Unicorn Belief Day. In modern times, there are different views on unicorns. Do you know this legendary animal? Is it easy to believe in the existence of a unicorn all day? Try it, perhaps today is the right moment. Then you will believe in dragons, mermaids, and other amazing creatures.

Historical events on July 9 in the world

  • 011877: The first tennis championship was held at Wimbledon.
  • 021918: The largest railroad accident in the United States occurred.
  • 031957: The 102nd element of the periodic table, nobelium, was discovered.
  • 042011: South Sudan became an independent state with its capital Juba.

Historical events on July 9 in Kazakhstan

  • 011991: By decree of President Nursultan Nazarbayev, the state tax service was established.
  • 022001: The law of Kazakhstan "On Science" was adopted.
  • 032007: Members of an expedition from the archaeological-ethnographic center at Atyrau State University discovered six mounds from the Sarmatian era.
  • 042009: The first plant in the CIS for processing worn-out car tires was opened in Astana.
  • 052022: Kazakhstan's first racket Elena Rybakina became the winner of the Wimbledon tournament.

Famous people born on July 9

  • 011938: Soviet and Russian theater and film actress Liya Akhedzhakova. She played the role of secretary Vera in the film "Office Romance".
  • 021956: Famous American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer Tom Hanks (lead roles in "The Green Mile", "Forrest Gump", "The Terminal", "Cloud Atlas", "The Post", two-time Oscar winner).

Who was born on July 9 in Kazakhstan

  • 011946: Kazakh journalist and political scientist Kuanysh Yermekbayev.
  • 021959: Former First Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan Marat Shaikhutdinov.
  • 031960: General Secretary – Vice President of the Association of National Sports Tastanbek Yesentayev.
  • 041964: Theater and film actor, TV presenter Yevgeny Zhumanov.
  • 051982: Former Chairman of the Board of JSC "BankCenterCredit" Galym Kusainov.