Holidays on Earth Today: October 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 278th day of the year!

87 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Apple Betty Day

*Universal Children's Day

*Sea Serpent Day

*Indian Day: Oklahoma Only

*Autumn Leaf Festival

*Child Health Day

*Improve Your Office Day

*World Habitat Day

*National Storytelling Festival

*Wild Turkey Calling Tournament

*Bobby Edner Birthday: 1988

*Nicky Hilton Birthday: 1983

*Josie Bissett Birthday: 1970

*Michael Andretti Birthday: 1962

*Daniel Baldwin Birthday: 1960

*Bernie Mac Birthday: 1957

*Edward P. Jones Birthday: 1950

*Steve Miller Birthday: 1943

*Richard F. Gordon, Jr. Birthday: 1929

*Louise Fitzhugh Birthday: 1928

*Bil Keane Birthday: 1922

2. Lesotho:

*National Sports Day

3. Macau:

*Portugese Republic Day

4. Portugal:

*Republic Day

5. Romania:

*Dionysiad: Husi Only

6. Bulgaria:

*Independence Day

7. Indonesia:

*Army Day

8. International:

*World Teacher's Day

*Feast Day: St. Placid; Hor and Susia; St. Faustina Kowalska; Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos; & St. Thraseas.