Holidays on Earth Today: February 1, 2008

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:

*Start of Black History Month

*Bubble Gum Day

*National Wear Red Day

*Women's Heart Health Day

*Freedom Day

*Cross-Quarter Day

*Candlemas Eve

*Be an Encourager Day

*National Enrolled Agent's Day

*Robinson Crusoe Day

*National Baked Alaska Day

*Give Kids a Smile Day

*Hula in the Coola Day

*Robinson Crusoe Day

*Spunky Old Broads Day

*Greensboro sit-ins: 1960

*Lauren Conrad Birthday: 1986

*Antwan André Patton Birthday: 1975; otherwise known as "Big Boi"

*Michael C. Hall Birthday: 1971

*Pauly Shore Birthday: 1968

2. Philippines:

*BEE-Day

*Mayon Volcano Erupts: 1814

3. Senegal:

*Confederal Agreement Day

4. Malaysia:

*Federal Territory Day

5. Spain:

* San Cecilio

6. United Kingdom:

*Imbolc: First day of Spring in Ireland

*LGBT History Month: Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender

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

*Serpent Day: Celtic

*Brigmid (Druid Festival)

*Elisabeth Sladen Birthday: 1948

7. France:

*French Revolutionary Wars: 1793

8. International:

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