Holidays on Earth Today: July 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 201st day of the year!

165 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Woodie Wagon Day

*Bloomer Day

*Woman's Day

*Feast of Cranks

*Festival of the Puzzle box

*National Daiquiri Day

*Toss Away the "Could Have's" and "Should Have's" Day

*Prince Lot Hula Festival: Honolulu

*Steven Anthony Lawrence Birthday: 1990

*Vinessa Shaw Birthday: 1976

*Russell Allen Birthday: 1971

*Allen Collins Birthday: 1952

*Bernie Leadon Birthday: 1947

2. France:

*Edgar Degas' Birthday

3. Nicaragua:

*National LIberation Day

*Sandinista Day

4. Myanmar:

*Burmese Martyrs' Day

5. International:

*Feast Day: St. Arsenius; Bernold of Utrecht; St. Symmachus; St. Kirdjun; St. Macrina; St. Vincent De Paul; St. Justina; St. Rufina;