Holidays on Earth Today: June 20, 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 171st day of the year!

194 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*New Identity Day

*Loch Ness Day

*Bald Eagle Day

*Portland Rose Festival: Oregon Only

*National Vanilla Milkshake Day

*Gemini Zodiac Sign Ends

*Take Fido to Work Day

*Talk the Talk Day

*West Virginia Day: West Virginia Only

*Chino Moreno Birthday: 1973

*Josh Lucas Birthday: 1971

*Nicole Kidman Birthday: 1967

*Chuck Wagner Birthday: 1958

*Michael Anthony Birthday: 1954

*John Goodman Birthday: 1952

*Lionel Richie Birthday: 1949

*Candy Clark Birthday: 1947

*Dolores Brooks Birthday: 1947

*Brian Wilson Birthday: 1942

*Billy Guy Birthday: 1936

*Gail Patrick Birthday: 1911

*Betty Washington Birthday: 1733

2. Eritrea:

*Martyr's Day

3. Senegal:

*Independence Day

4. Germany:

*Cherry Festival: Hamburg Only

5. Sri Lanka:

*Poson Full Moon Poya Day

6. Argentina:

*Flag Day

7. State of Eritrea:

*Martyrs' Day

8. International:

*World Refugee Day

*Lailat Al-Garr: Muslim Night of Power

*Feast Day: St. Osana of Mantua & St. Adalbert

*International Surfing Day