Today's date has the sort of symmetry which some people think will bring them good luck, while others claim it can only mean the end of life as we know it.

Around the world people are behaving oddly, some are fearing a black hole may swallow the earth, a outbreak of a deadly virus might occur, or even the start of an alien invasion

In China Sept 9th has always been a popular date for wedding, because the date is said "jiu jiu" which has an alternative meaning of "for a long time" but this year thousands of extra couple want to wed on the 090909 day.

However in Japan - where the number nine highly unlucky - many people will be treating the day like the ultimate Friday the 13th.

Elsewhere in the world people are only worried about Apple announcing new iPods and the release of The Beatles Rock Band game.