Holidays on Earth Today: January 19, 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 19th day of the year!

346 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day

*Martin Luther King Jr. Day

*Champagne Day

*Brew A Potion Day

*Archery Day

*Tenderness Toward Existence Day

*Artist as Outlaw Day

*Healthy Weight, Healthy Look Day

*Greek Cross Day

*National Popcorn Day

*Confederate Heroes Day: Texas Only

*National Sporting Goods Convention begins

*Capricorn zodiac sign ends

*Tin Can Day

*Poe Toaster commemorates Edgar Allan Poe Birthday: Baltimore only

*Hikaru Utada Birthday: 1983

*Jodie Sweetin Birthday: 198

*Drea de Matteo Birthday: 1973

*John Wozniak Birthday: 1971

*Carman Licciardello Birthday: 1956

*Desi Arnaz, Jr. Birthday: 1953

*Paula Deen Birthday: 1947

*Dolly Parton Birthday: 1946

*Peter Lynch Birthday: 1944

*Shelley Fabares Birthday: 1944

*Jean Stapleton Birthday: 1923

*Guy Madison Birthday: 1922

*John H. Johnson Birthday: 1918

*Alexander Woollcott Birthday: 1887

*Edgar Allan Poe Birthday: 1809

2. Georgia:

*Epiphany

3. Ethiopia:

*Ethiopian Epiphany: Timket

4. Armenia:

*Ephiphany

5. Guam:

*Martin Luther King Jr. Day

6. Puerto Rico:

*Martin Luther King Jr. Day

7. International:

*Feast Day: St. Fillian; St. Wulfstan; St. Henry of Uppsala; St. Canute; Maris; St. Mark; Martha; & Abachum