Holidays on Earth Today: October 1, 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 274th day of the year!

91 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*World Vegetation Day

*Magic Circles Day

*Universal Children's Day

*Pudding Season Begins

*Medical New Year

*Agricultural Fair Day

*US Fiscal Year Begins

*Fire Pup Day

*Jurnee Smollett Birthday: 1986

*Christian Borle Birthday: 1974

*Ted King Birthday: 1965

*Randy Quaid Birthday: 1950

*Stella Stevens Birthday: 1936

*Tom Bosley Birthday: 1927

*Jimmy Carter Birthday: 1924

*Ted Healy Birthday: 1896

*William Boeing Birthday: 1881

2. Cyprus:

*Independence Day

3. Nigeria:

*Independence Day

4. Palau:

*Independence Day

5. Korea:

*Armed Forces Day

6. Spain:

*Day of the Caudillo

7. Brazil:

*Feast of Penha

8. Cameroon:

*Unification Day

9. Tuvalu:

*National Holiday

* Tuvalu Day

*Independence Day

10. China(PRC):

*People's Republic of China Independence Day

*National Day

*P.R. China's Birthday

11. Hong Kong:

*National Day

12. French Polynesia:

*Stone Fishing Ceremony

13. Hungary:

*Independence Day

14. Singapore:

*Children's Day

15. International:

*Feast Day: St. Remigius of France; St. Therese of Lisieux; St. Romanos; St. Theresa of the Child Jesus; Abi; St. Bavo; Edward James; & St. Nicetius.

*International Music Day

*World Vegetarian Day

*International Day for the Elderly

*International Raccoon Appreciation Day