Holidays on Earth Today: September 28, 2008

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 272nd day of the year!

94 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Strawberry Cream Pie Day

*Ask A Stupid Question Day

*Bird Day

*Francis Willard Day: Minnesota

*Cabrillo Day: California

*National Hunting & Fishing Day

*National Strawberry Cream Pie Day

*Drink As Much Beer As Possible Day

*Fish Tank Floorshow Night

*Gold Star Mother's Day

*Hug a Vegetarian Day

*National Good Neighbor Day

*World Heart Day

*Skye McCole Bartusiak Birthday: 1992

*Hilary Duff Birthday: 1987

*Melody Thornton Birthday: 1984

*Dita Von Teese Birthday: 1972

*Joseph Arthur Birthday: 1971

*Mira Sorvino Birthday: 1967

*Laura Cerón Birthday: 1964

*Jennifer Rush Birthday: 1960

*Steve Hytner Birthday: 1959

*Jeffrey Jones Birthday: 1946

*Joel Higgins Birthday: 1943

*Marshall Bell Birthday: 1942

*Ed Sullivan Birthday: 1901

*Kate Douglas Wiggin Birthday: 1856

2. Taiwan:

*Confucius' Birthday

*Teacher's Day

3. Guinea:

*Referendum Day

4. Taiwan:

*Teacher's Day

5. Czech Republic:

*Day of Czech Statehood

6. Mexico:

*Fiesta of San Miguel

*Festival of Wawatsari

7. Philippines:

*Teacher's Day

*Day of Awareness and Unity Against Child Pornography

*Diosdado Macapagal Birthday: 1910

8. France:

*Carrot Day

9. China:

*Teacher's Day

10. International:

*Feast Day: St. Bernardino of Feltre; Khepera; St. Vaclav; St. Wenceslaus; Leoba; Lorenzo Ruiz; & Aaron of Auxerre.