Holidays on Earth Today: August 24, 2009

Holidays are such an important part of each countries tradition along with supporting its culture. Some of the most popular holidays on earth either revolve around the Christian belief such as Easter and Christmas however there are other popular ones such as Independence Day, New Year Day, and Valentines and so on. Then there are strange and weird holidays that really have no meaning besides the mere purpose to have an excuse to celebrate something. Have you ever wondered what is going on around the world today?

Today marks the 236th day of the year!

129 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Peach Pie Day

*Mania Begins

*Knife Day

*Coast to Coast Young Reunion: Lincolnville, Maine Only

*Waffle Day

*Jennifer Lien Birthday: 1974

*Dave Chappelle Birthday: 1973

*Marlee Matlin Birthday: 1965

*Tracy Harris Birthday: 1958

*Steve Guttenberg Birthday: 1958

*Anne Archer Birthday: 1947

*Gregory Jarvis Birthday: 1944

*Alice White Birthday: 1904

2. Georgia:

*Constitution Day

3. Ukraine:

*Independence Day

4. Kazakhstan:

*National Flag Day

5. Liberia:

*National Flag Day

6. Germany:

*Schaferlauf

7. United Kingdom:

*Bartholomew Fair

8. International:

*Feast Day: St. Bartholomew; St. Owen of Rouen; & Abban of Ireland.