Holidays on Earth Today: November 19, 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 324rd day of the year!

42 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*"Have a Bad Day" Day

*National Educational Support Professionals Day

*Gettysburg Address Anniversary

*US Marine Corps Day

*Thrift Day

*Equal Opportunity Day

*Alascattalo Day: Alaskan Humor Festival

*Group Rates for Group Souls Day

*Please Maintain Your Focus Today Day

*National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day

*Alligator Wrestling Day

*Pencil Day

*National Educational Support Professionals Day

*Kerri Strug Birthday: 1977

*Erika Alexander Birthday: 1969

*Terry Farrell Birthday: 1963

*Jodie Foster Birthday: 1962

*Meg Ryan Birthday: 1961

*Matt Sorum Birthday: 1960

*Fred Lipsius Birthday: 1943

*Dan Haggerty Birthday: 1941

*Larry King Birthday: 1933

*James Garfield Birthday: 1831

2. Monaco:

*Monaco National Commemoration Day

*Prince Ranier's Day

*National Holiday

3. Puerto Rico:

*Discovery Day

4. Belize:

*Garifuna Settlement Day

5. Oman:

*Birthday of HM Sultan Qaboos

6. Brazil:

*National Flag Day

7. Mali:

*Army Coup Day

*Liberation Day

8. Norway:

*The Liberation of the Sami People of the coast

9. United Arab Emirates:

*Pilgrimage Day

10. Trinidad/Tobago:

*International Men's Day

11. India:

*International Men's Day

*Indira Gandhi Birthday: 1917

12. International:

*Feast Day: St. Nerses; St. Mechchild; Prophet Obadiah

*World Toilet Day