Holidays on Earth Today: October 5, 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 279th 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

*Feast of the Empire of Lies

*Sea Serpant Day

*Mania Mundus

*Indian Day: Oklahoma

*Autumn Leaf Festival

*National Storytelling Festival

*Wild Turkey Calling Tournament

*National Diversity Day

*Country Inn & Bed & Breakfast Day

*Intergeneration Day

*Myles Jeffrey Birthday: 1990

*Bobby Edner Birthday: 1988

*James Valentine Birthday: 1978

*Josie Bissett Birthday: 1970

*Michael Andretti Birthday: 1962

*Daniel Baldwin Birthday: 1960

*Karen Allen Birthday: 1951

*Brian Johnson Birthday: 1947

*Steve Miller Birthday: 1943

*Richard Street Birthday: 1942

*Richard F. Gordon, Jr. Birthday: 1929

*Gail Davis Birthday: 1925

*Louise Dresser Birthday: 1878

*Chester A. Arthur Birthday: 1829

2. Portugal:

*Republic Day

3. Romania:

*Dionysiad: Husi

4. Bulgaria:

*Independence Day

5. Macau:

*Portugese Republic Day

6. Indonesia:

*Army Day

7. Lesotho:

*National Sports Day

8. United Kingdom:

*Nicola Roberts Birthday: 1985

*Kate Winslet Birthday: 1975

*Parminder Nagra Birthday: 1975

9. International:

*World Teacher's Day

*World Communion Day

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