International Women's Day

The month of March brings in the official start of spring, St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, baseball season and so many more observances that I was surprised to see the long list.  Who knew?  But one specific day to highlight is Tuesday, March 8 -- International Women’s Day.  Yes, international.  In researching how widespread this holiday is, I was able to determine that it’s an “official” holiday in 27 countries, but observed in many, many more. 

So, what exactly is International Women’s Day?  It actually has quite a bit of history, having been around since the early 1900s when women protested for equal rights.  America created a National Woman’s Day way back in 1909, and shortly thereafter a proposal changed it into an international holiday.  Since 1913, March 8 has remained the global date for the observance.

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