Where Does International Women's Day Come From?
For more than 100 years, March 8 has been known as a special day for women. It was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. The United Nations made March 8
the official date in 1975. It is a national holiday in Russia, and sales of flowers double around March 8. In China, many women only work a half-day on March 8. There is also an International Men's Day celebrated on Nov. 19. International Men's Day is not recognized by the
United Nations.
the official date in 1975. It is a national holiday in Russia, and sales of flowers double around March 8. In China, many women only work a half-day on March 8. There is also an International Men's Day celebrated on Nov. 19. International Men's Day is not recognized by the
United Nations.