Holidays on Earth Today: June 10, 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 161st day of the year!

204 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*Festival of the Forgotten

*Herb Day

*National Black Cow Day

*Race Unity Day

*Red Rose Festival

*Militia Day: Massachusetts Only

*National Yo-Yo Day

*Blessing of the Fleet

*Mourn for your Money Day

*Ball Point Pen Day

*Leelee Sobieski Birthday: 1983

*Jonathan Bennett Birthday: 1981

*Jessica DiCicco Birthday: 1980

*Faith Evans Birthday: 1973

*Joey Santiago Birthday: 1965

*Jimmy Chamberlin Birthday: 1964

*Shirley Owens Birthday: 1941

*Robert Cummings Birthday: 1908

2. Portugal:

*Camoes Memorial Fete

*National Day

*Portugal Day

3. Republic of Congo:

*Day of National Reconciliation

4. French Guiana:

*Abolition of Slavery

5. Jordan:

*Army Day

6. Argentina:

*Day to celebrate Sovereignty over the Malvinas

7. French Guiana:

*Abolition Day

8. International:

*Feast Day: St. Olive of Palermo; St. Anianus; Blessed Getulius; Blessed Amancius; Blessed Cerealus; St. Landericus of Paris ; St. Onuphrius; & Blessed Margaret of Scotland.

*International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking