Holidays on Earth Today: February 1, 2010

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 32nd day of the year!

333 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*Black History Month Begins

*National Baked Alaska Day

*National Cherry Month Starts Today

*National Grapefruit Month Starts Today

*National Macadamia Nut Month Starts Today

*National Snack Food Month Starts Today

*National Hot Breakfast Month Starts Today

*National Freedom Day

*Cross-Quarter Day

*Be An Encourager Day

*Women's Heart Health Day

*National Enrolled Agent's Day

*Robinson Crusoe Day

*Freedom Day

*G.I. Joe Day

*Give Kids a Smile Day

*Hula in the Coola Day

*Spunky Old Broads Day

*Lauren Conrad Birthday: 1986

*Michael C. Hall Birthday: 1971

*Brian Krause Birthday: 1969

*Lisa Marie Presley Birthday: 1968

*Meg Cabot Birthday: 1967

*Brandon Lee Birthday: 1965

*Stuart Whitman Birthday: 1926

*Langston Hughes Birthday: 1902

*Clark Gable Birthday: 1901

2. United Kingdom:

*LGBT History Month Begins

*St. Ives' Hurling of the Silver Ball: Cornell Only

*Serpent Day

*Imbolic Day: First Day of Spring in Ireland

3. Kuala Lumpur:

*Federal Territory Day

4. Labuan and Putrajaya:

*Federal Territory Day

5. Malaysia:

*Federal Territory Day

6. Senegal:

*Confederal Agreement Day

7. Spain:

*San Cecilio

8. Montserrat:

*St. Brigid's Day

9. Philippines:

*BEE-Day

10. International:

*Feast Day: St. Brigid; St. Pionius; St. Bride; St. Severus; Astina