March 8 is the 67th day of the year (68th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 298 days remain until the end of the year.

Historical events for the 8th of March. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on March 8.

1 day ago · The modern date of March 8 became prominent after women in Russia held a mass protest on that day in 1917, demanding "bread and peace," an event that contributed to the Russian Revolution. Within ...

Mar 31, 2024 · On March 8, 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan delivered a speech to the National Association of Evangelicals in Orlando, Florida, in which he referred to the Soviet Union as an “evil empire.”

2 days ago · The significance of March 8 was cemented in 1917 when women in Russia protested for “Bread and Peace” amid World War I. Their strike, which coincided with the Julian calendar’s February 23 (March 8 in the Gregorian calendar), sparked a revolution that led to the abdication of the czar and granted women voting rights in Russia.

On This Day In History - March 8: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

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1954 - Herb McKenley set a world record for the quarter mile when he ran the distance in 46.8 seconds. 1957 - The International Boxing Club was ruled a monopoly putting it in violation of the Sherman Anti-Trust Law. 1959 - Groucho, Chico and Harpo made their final …

Feb 25, 2025 · International Women’s Day (IWD), day (March 8) honouring the achievements of women and promoting women’s rights. A national holiday in numerous countries, it has been sponsored by the United Nations (UN) since 1975.

What happened on this day in history, March 8. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on March 8.