Holidays on Earth Today: February 8, 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 39th day of the year!

326 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Molasses Bar Day

*Boy Scout Day

*Rebel Day

*Boy Scout Anniversary Day

*Laugh and Get Rich Day

*Nirvana Day: Buddhist Holiday

*Man Day

*World Marriage Day

*Hold Onto Your Head Day

*Jim Verraros Birthday: 1983

*Danny Tamberelli Birthday: 1982

*Josh Keaton Birthday: 1979

*Bridgette Kerkove Birthday: 1977

*Dave Farrell Birthday: 1977

*Seth Green Birthday: 1974

*Shiva Rose Birthday: 1969

*Mary McCormack Birthday: 1969

*Gary Coleman Birthday: 1968

*Vince Neil Birthday: 1961

*Dave Meros Birthday: 1956

*John Grisham Birthday: 1955

*Mary Steenburgen Birthday: 1953

*Ron Tyson Birthday: 1948

*Dan Seals Birthday: 1948

*Nick Nolte Birthday: 1941

*James Dean Birthday: 1931

*Neal Cassady Birthday: 1926

2. Slovenia:

*Prešeren's Day: Culture Day

3. Republic of Congo:

*Youth Day

4. Slovenia:

*Prešeren's Day: Culture Day

5. Australia:

*Royal Hobart Regatta: Tasmania Only

6. Japan:

*Snow Festival Begins: Sapparo Only

*Ha-Ri-Ku-Yo

*Emperor Sakuramachi Birthday: 1720

7. Korea:

*Kite Flying Day

8. Norway:

*Narvik Sun Pageant Day

9. Iraq:

*February Revolution Day

10. International:

*Feast Day: St. Jerome Emilani; St. Meingold; St. Theodore; & St. Juventius.

*Eidul Fitr: Breakfast Festival

*Nirvana Day