October 9. Kazinform's timeline of major events

Kazinform's Timeline is the one-stop shop where you can learn about historical events for the 9th of October. See what notable events happened throughout Kazakhstan's history on October 9.

EVENTS

1992 – Historian Khalifa Altai becomes the laureate of the Alash Prize of the Union of Kazakhstan Writers for his «Ata Zhurttan Anadolyga deiyn» book.

2008 – The first National Congress of Philatelists takes place in Kazakhstan. Those present take a decision to set up the republican public association, the Kazakhstan Union of Stamp Collectors.

2010 – Kazakh musician Marat Bissengaliyev is elected to the governing body of the Alliance of the Asia Pacific Region Orchestras (AAPRO) for exceptional success of his orchestras – the West Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra and the Symphonic Orchestra of India.

2012 – The Bologna Process and Academic Mobility Centre is established in Astana.

2014 – Kazakhstan and the European Union conclude the bilateral talks on Kazakhstan’s WTO accession as part of the visit of President Nursultan Nazarbayev to Belgium.

2015 – A monument dedicated to the 550th anniversary of the Kazakh Khanate is unveiled in Shymkent city.

2017 – A postal stamp, dated to the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s diplomatic service, is issued in the country.

2019 – Young Kazakhstani singer Daneliya Tuleshova becomes the ambassador of the UNESCO Clubs in Kazakhstan.

2020 – An ancient Quran dating to the beginning of the 20th century is showcased at the Museum of History of Temirtau.

2021– The Music and Drama Theatre is opened in the city of Turkistan.