What holiday is celebrated on August 7: interesting facts about this day

August 7 is a day of great significance for different countries and cultures. It includes important holidays and significant historical events.

Each date is an occasion for nostalgia, joy, or recalling past experiences. OBOZ.UA tells about what exactly is celebrated on August 7 and why this day is so special.

Holidays on August 7

Emancipation Day in St. Kitts and Nevis

On August 7, Saint Kitts and Nevis celebrates an important day in its history - Emancipation Day. It unites the Caribbean countries and symbolizes the end of an era of centuries of oppression.

Lighthouse Day

This holiday emphasizes the importance of lighthouses in ensuring the safety of mariners. Lighthouses have always been critical to navigation and the prevention of maritime accidents. However, nowadays lighthouses can be controlled remotely, so the profession of lighthouse keeper is no longer so common in the world.

Professional Speaker's Day

August 7 is also celebrated as Professional Speaker's Day. This holiday recognizes the importance of public speaking skills in professional and personal life.

Other holidays on August 7, 2024

• Independence Day of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire;
• Independence Day - Ivory Coast;
• Army Day in Colombia;
• Day of the Armed Forces of Bolivia;
• Emancipation Day in Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Raspberry and Cream Day in the United States;
• Youth Day in Kiribati;
• National Flag Day in Colombia;
• Assyrian Martyrs' Day;
• Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Boyacá, Colombia;
• Khuzum Harbor Days;
• National Purple Heart Day in the United States;
• San Cayetano Day in Madrid and Alicante;
• Filseta.

Notable events of August 7

• 1888

On August 7, 1888, the first victim of the serial killer Jack the Ripper was found in London. This event marked the beginning of a series of horrific crimes.

• 1932

On August 7, 1932, the USSR adopted the "Law on Five Ears of Grain", which provided for severe penalties for grain theft.

• 2000

In 2000, the Japanese presented the first hydrogen electric car, which was an important step in the development of environmentally friendly technologies.

• 2008

On August 7, 2008, the war between Russia and Georgia, known as the Five-Day War, began.

• 2016

On August 7, 2016, an important event took place when the Russian Federation's special services in Crimea carried out a provocation that led to an escalation of tensions in the region.

Birthdays on August 7

• Sofia Rotaru - Ukrainian singer.
• Yana Klochkova - Olympic swimming champion.
• David Duchovny - American actor known for his role in the X-Files series.
• Charlize Theron - South African actress and model Charlize Theron.
• Mata Hari - the legendary dancer and spy Mata Hari, who became known for her activities during the First World War.
• Viktor Medvedchuk - former Ukrainian politician Viktor Medvedchuk, who was arrested on suspicion of treason and then exchanged for captured soldiers.

• Jimmy Donal Wales - Internet entrepreneur, ideologist of the wiki concept, founder of Wikipedia.
• Yulia Chicherina – a Russian singer.
• Elizabeth Bathory – a historical figure who was nicknamed the "Bloody Countess" for her cruelty.

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