Holidays on Earth Today: July 30, 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 212th day of the year!

154 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*Henry Ford Birthday

*Henry Moore Birthday

*National Cheesecake Day

*Father-in-Law Day

*Kiss Your Car Day

*Crater Day: Virginia

*Copperhead Day

*Dog Day

*World Vegetable Congress

*Jaime Pressly Birthday: 1977

*Hilary Swank Birthday: 1974

*Christine Taylor Birthday: 1971

*Vivica A. Fox Birthday: 1964

*Lisa Kudrow Birthday: 1963

*Anita Hill Birthday: 1956

*Delta Burke Birthday: 1956

*Ken Olin Birthday: 1954

*Arnold Schwarzenegger Birthday: 1947

*Buddy Guy Birthday: 1936

*Henry W. Bloch Birthday: 1922

2. France:

*Marseillaise Day

3. Vanuatu:

*Independence Day

4. Zambia:

*Mutomboko Ceremony

5. Canada:

*MicMac Festival of St. Ann

6. International:

*Feast Day: St. Abdon; St. Silas; St. Peter Chrysologus; St. Sennen; Saint Peter; & Saint Ursus.