Today in Bishkek: Weather, Events, Dates

Bishkek residents can expect a cloudy day on August 4, with a chance of rain and a high temperature of 33 degrees Celsius. The city will also see several planned utility outages affecting various districts for maintenance work. Power, water, and gas disruptions are scheduled at different times throughout the day, impacting specific streets and residential areas.

Notable figures born on this day include Nurbek Abdiev, born in 1968, who serves as the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Ulanbek Sultanov, born in 1977, head of the Service for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking.

The date is also marked by several anniversaries. August 4 is recognized as the Day of Single Working Women, a day dedicated to acknowledging the significant role these women play in society and the economy. The article also recounts the "birthday of champagne," celebrating August 4, 1668, when Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon presented his groundbreaking sparkling wine, which later became known as champagne.

Furthermore, August 4, 1777, marks the opening of the world's first circus in London. The "Astley's Amphitheatre" primarily featured equestrian acts, including trick riding and acrobatic pyramids performed at full gallop, later incorporating trained dog performances.