Early Women's Day Events:

Absolutely! The story behind why International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th is a bit complex, however, it's a fascinating one! It ties back to the early 1900s and the fight for women's rights. Here's a breakdown:

• Early Seeds of Women's Day: There were earlier 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.
• International Call to Action Emerges: In 1910, at a conference for socialist women held in Copenhagen, Clara Zetkin, a prominent activist, proposed an annual "International Women's Day" to focus on women's rights. However, a specific date wasn't chosen yet.
• Russia and the Date Shift: In 1913, Russian women chose the last Sunday of February (according to the Julian calendar used in Russia back then) to protest war and food shortages. This translated to March 8th on the Gregorian calendar, which is more widely used. This date gained momentum for International Women's Day after the Russian Revolution in 1917.

So, while there were earlier Women's Day events, the March 8th date became solidified due to the international call to action in 1910 and the significant events in Russia around that time.