May 8 International Red Cross and Red Crescent

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a global humanitarian movement. The movement consists of three structures: the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The International Committee of the Red Cross is a humanitarian organization. In particular, it serves as a neutral mediator in the search for victims of armed conflict, wounded and sick servicemen on land and at sea, prisoners of war, civilians, as well as those who have been separated and missing as a result of military conflicts and other emergencies. shows help. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1917, 1944, 1963).

May 8 is the founding day of Chinoz district in Tashkent region

Chinaz is a city and district center of Chinoz district of Tashkent region. Railway station, highway intersection. It is located 50 km south of Tashkent. In the north-eastern part of the city the ruins of ancient Chinoz (Chinonchkent) are preserved. The first destination here is miles. Formed in their heads. By the middle of the 1st millennium, the settlement was surrounded by defensive walls and turned into a city with an arch (8 m high) in the central part. Its ties with nomadic pastoral peoples and its location on the famous trade route to the countries of the East led to the rapid growth of China. The city fell into ruin after the Mongol invasion in the early XNUMXth century. During the archeological excavations here, many household items, ornaments and coins were found.

May 8 is the day of the Rocket Festival in Thailand

The Rocket Festival in Thailand is held on May 8 and is a traditional May-June festival. It is held in various northeastern provinces of Thailand. The locals make huge rockets into the air, wanting rain when they grow rice on the plantation.