Today in the Past

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

2006 – Val Guest, British film director died
2006 – Raizo Matsuno, Japanese politician died
2006 – A. M. Rosenthal, American newspaper editor died
2006 – Soraya, Colombian-American singer

2008 – Leyla Gencer, Turkish soprano died
2008 – Jessie Jacobs, Australian actress died
2008 – An EF4 tornado strikes the Oklahoma-Kansas state line, killing 21 people and injuring over 100.
2010 – Frank Frazetta, American artist died

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.


Buddha's Birthday - Hong Kong and South Korea


In Korea the birthday of Buddha is celebrated according to the Lunisolar calendar. This day is called Seokga tansinil, meaning "the day of Buddha's birthday" or Bucheonim osin nal meaning "the day when Buddha arrived". Lotus lanterns cover the entire temple throughout the month which are often flooded down the street. On the day of Buddha's birth, many temples provide free meals and tea to all visitors. The breakfast and lunch provided are often sanchae bibimbap.


Israel Independence Day


Yom Ha'atzmaut is the national independence day of Israel, commemorating its declaration of independence in 1948.


Mother's Day - Mexico