Holidays on Earth Today: November 5, 2007

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 309th day of the year!
Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:
*Electric Shaver Birthday: Today marks the first of our favorite toiletry item that is used by millions each day, the electric shaver done in 1923. It would not be until 1928 that it was patented by the American manufacturer Col. Jacob Schick.

*FM Stereo Birthday: Today marks the birth of the FM Stereo which was created by Edwin Howard Armstrong in 1933.

*Commercial TV Broadcast Day: Today is full of entertainment devices since today also marks the first broadcast on commercial television in 1930.

*National Donut day

*Roy Rogers' Birthday: Singer and actor, Leonard Franklin Slye was born in 1911 and later became famous as Roy Rogers, the singing cowboy. He first became famous in 1939.

2. England: