Holidays on Earth Today: August 20, 2009

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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 232th day of the year!

133 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

*National Homeless Animals Day

*Dogfight Day

*Pony Express Day

*Virtual World's Day

*Lemonade Day

*Demi Lovato Birthday: 1992

*Corey Carrier Birthday: 1980

*Marcus Mastin Birthday: 1975

*Amy Adams Birthday: 1974

*Fred Durst Birthday: 1971

*Colin Cunningham Birthday: 1967

*Joan Allen Birthday: 1956

*Don Stark Birthday: 1954

*Al Roker Birthday: 1954

*Doug Fieger Birthday: 1952

*Isaac Hayes Birthday: 1942

*Jim Reeves Birthday: 1923

*Jacqueline Susann Birthday: 1918

*Benjamin Harrison Birthday: 1833

2. Hungary:

*Constitution Day

*National Day

*St. Stephen's Day & Festival

*Constitution Day

3. Estonia:

*Restoration of Independence Day

4. Morocco:

*The King & People's Revolution

5. Montserrat:

*Montserrat Annual Pilgrimage

6. Budapest:

*St. Stephen's Festival

7. Turkey:

*Victory Day

8. International:

*Feast Day: St. Stephen; St. Oswin; St. Philbert; & St. Bernard of Clairvaux.

*World Union Day