Put on May 4 in the history

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International day of firefighters. This professional holiday appeared in 1999. He is marked out in day of Saint Florean Lorkhsky who is the patron of firemen. Traditionally on May 4 firefighters in many countries of the world remember the companions who offered itself for the sake of life of other people. 40 years ago (1982) Soviet climbers made the first ascension to Everest. It was devoted to the 60 anniversary of educations by the USSR. The first by the highest top of Earth rose Vladimir Balyberdin and Edouard Myslovsky. During the next five days nine more joined them alpinistov:...