Nuclear tests were carried out all over the world. However, a policy against them began to be pursued relatively recently. Only then when people realized the harmfulness of such an assertion of dominance. Thus, in Kazakhstan, at the second largest nuclear weapons testing site in the world - in Semipalatinsk, more than 480 tests were carried out from 1949 to 1989.

A kerosene-powered carriage with a wooden frame was patented in 1885 by the German Gottlieb Daimer. The first person to ride an unusual bicycle was the inventor’s son Paul, who rode the vehicle non-stop for 10 km. The patent registration date for a bicycle with a 5 horsepower motor falls on August 29.

Egyptian civilization fell into oblivion more than 2,000 years ago, leaving behind not only a rich heritage, but also a huge number of mysteries and secrets. Modern scientists know quite a lot about the customs and traditions that are associated with the celebration of the New Year among the Egyptians, but still cannot come to a consensus about the date.

Velvet Slipper Day

Longevity Day

Day of festivities on the rooftops

Day of Special Forces of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation

In the folk calendar, the Third Savior falls on August 29, dedicated to the icon of the Image Not Made by Hands. The celebration is also called “Nut” or “Savior on Canvas”. Usually, after the Dormition of the Mother of God, the harvest was completed, and housewives baked bread from new flour. That is why one of the names of the holiday is “Bread”.

Orthodox holidays on August 29:

Transfer from Edessa to Constantinople of the Image Not Made by Hands of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “Triumph of the Blessed Virgin Mary” (Port Arthur)