Holidays on Earth Today: October 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 293rd day of the year!

72 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Brandied Fruit Day

*Feast Of No Excuse For A Feast

*New York Times Day

*Hagfish Day

*Miss American Rose Day

*Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce

*Change Your Oil Day

*Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival

*Shampoo Day

*Jennifer Nicole Freeman Birthday: 1985

*John Krasinski Birthday: 1979

*Snoop Dogg Birthday: 1971

*Bill Nunn Birthday: 1953

*Tom Petty Birthday: 1950

*Robert Pinsky Birthday: 1940

*William Christopher Birthday: 1932

2. Serbia:

*Belgrade Day

3. Kenya:

*Kenyatta Day

4. Guatemala:

*Revolution Day

5. International:

*Feast Day: St. Conrad Ferrini; Andrew of Crete, Caprasius of Agen, Irene of Tomar, & Artemius.

*International Juan Valdez Appreciation Day