Today in the Past

Today in the Past is your source of random facts about today's date.

2010 – Ernie Harwell, American baseball broadcaster died

2009 – Prince Henrik of Denmark, Danish royalty was born

2009 – Dom DeLuise, American actor and comedian

2007 – Greensburg, Kansas is almost completely destroyed by a 1.7mi wide EF-5 tornado.

2007 – The Scottish National Party wins the Scottish general election and becomes the largest party in the Scottish Parliament for the first time ever

Holidays Around the World

Holidays Around the World is exactly what it says. I bring you today's holiday from all over the globe and try to give you a little background on it when I think it's necessary.

Commemoration Day - Netherlands

Remembrance of the Dead or Dodenherdenking commemorates all civilians and members of the armed forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands who have died in wars or peacekeeping missions since the outbreak of World War II.

Greenery Day - Japan

As its name suggests, it is a day to commune with nature and to be thankful for blessings. In practice it is seen as just another day that expands the Japanese Golden Week vacation.

Literary Day - Taiwan
Youth Day - China