Fortnite’s new season brings Greek gods to the battle royale

Fortnite’s new season brings Greek gods to the battle royale

The exact reason why International Women's Day falls on March 8th is a bit complex, but it's linked to early 20th-century women's movements and activism. Here's the breakdown:

• Early Women's Day Events: There were early celebrations of "Women's Day" around the world. One possibility is a 1909 event in New York City organized by the Socialist Party of America.
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• International Call to Action: In 1910, at a Socialist Women's Conference in Copenhagen, Clara Zetkin, a prominent activist, proposed an annual "International Women's Day" for women's rights. No specific date was chosen yet.
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• Russia and March 8th: In 1913, Russian women protesting war and food shortages chose the last Sunday of February (by the Julian calendar then used in Russia). This translated to March 8th on the Gregorian calendar used more widely. This date stuck for International Women's Day after the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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So, while there were earlier Women's Day events, the March 8th date became solidified due to a combination of the 1910 international call to action and the significant events in Russia around that time.