Holidays on Earth Today: October 3, 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 276th day of the year!

89 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*Sukkot

*Child Health Day

*Virus Appreciation Day

*Dog Day

*National Carmel Custard Day

*Alternative Fuel Day

*Change A Light Day

*World Card Making Day

*Inter-American Water Day

*Income Tax Day

*Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Birthday: 1984

*Seann William Scott Birthday: 1976

*Janel Moloney Birthday: 1969

*Gwen Stefani Birthday: 1969

*Jack Wagner Birthday: 1959

*Pamela Hensley Birthday: 1950

*Lindsey Buckingham Birthday: 1949

*Harvey Kurtzman Birthday: 1924

*James M. Buchanan Birthday: 1919

*Townsend Harris Birthday: 1804

2. Honduras:

*Day of the Francisco Morazan

3. South Korea:

*Foundation Day: National Holiday

4. Germany:

*Unity Day: National Holiday

5. Netherlands:

*Leiden Day

6. Hong Kong:

*Chung Yeung Festival

7. United Kingdom:

*Goose Fair: Nottingham Only

8. International:

*Feast Day: St. Theresa of Lisieux; St. Gerard of Brogne; St. Thomas de Cantilupe; St. Dionysus; & Ewald.

*Sukkot

*World Temperance Day