Holidays on Earth Today: November 5, 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 309th day of the year!

56 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Doughnut Day

*Pumpkin Chunkin' Day

*Gunpowder Day

*World Community Day

*Feast of No Return

*Pope Day

*Kevin Jonas Birthday: 1987

*Judy Reyes Birthday: 1968

*Tim Blake Nelson Birthday: 1964

*Tatum O'Neal Birthday: 1963

*Andrea McArdle Birthday: 1963

*Robert Patrick Birthday: 1958

*Friedman Paul Erhardt (Chef Tell) Birthday: 1943

*Art Garfunkel Birthday: 1941

*Natalie Schafer Birthday: 1900

2. El Salvador:

*Cry of Independence Day

3. Panama:

*Colon Day

4. Western Samoa:

*Arbor Day

5. Japan:

*BoA Birthday: 1986 (born in Korea)

*Tanaka Koki Birthday: 1985

6. United Kingdom:

*Guy Fawkes Night: Bonfire Night

7. Canada:

*Guy Fawkes Night: Bonfire Night

8. International:

*Feast Day: St. Domninus; St. Galation; St. Magnus; Pope Zachary; & St. Elizabeth.