When was the International Women's Day first designated?
March, 8: International Women's Day
The Socialist Party of America designated February 28, 1909 as National Women's Day. It was celebrated on this day until 1913 when it was moved to March 8th globally. International Women's Day celebrates and acknowledges the achievements of women. It also seeks to encourage and support women's equality. Organizations use this day to educate and bring awareness to the plight of women around the world; whether they be economic, human rights related, or political in nature. What started as a Socialist party initiative is now a recognized holiday, support by the United Nations.
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18 Comments
Anthony Griffin
It's nice to know, that women are getting their just due, around the world, on a day designated, just for them. You Go Girls!
Anthony Griffin
Sheila Peterson, you are more than welcome.
Taryn Brown
oh wow I got it right!
Pamela Krause
I looked it up and it said March 8th . ! You might be wrong or you worded it wrong .
James Vetzel
I chose February because it's a "Junk" month for theses types of things like (and I am exaggerating with the examples) "National Goldfish Day" "International Sparkplug Day" "National Potluck Day".
Empara Samuda
America need to recognize Women's Day every day.
Walter Rozier
Happy Birthday
Joann Peele
So. My birthday is today. How many birthday candles on my cake?
Joann Peele
Cuzco We did Not know
Debbie Vandenberg
I wouldn't have known about National Woman's Day and tell a friend of mine messaged me and said happy Woman's Day smile
Taylor Ferry
Its only simple if you are interested in knowing. Some just don't really care! But to you . it must matter ..
Jasyl Bruce
GOD BLESS WOMEN. AMEN.
Todd Williams
Because too few care?:(
DONNA
I said February 28 & I got it correct
Kevin
Well, I have heard of National Women's Day only because of my many contacts with the Russian and Ukrainian Women that I have chatted with etc. but I have never been to Russia or Ukraine so I would not know the correct answer. And if I hadn't been involved with so many Russian dating sites I would have never known there was even such a holiday.