The History of
International Women's Day For more than 100 years, March 8
has been known as a special day for women. This year marks the
108th International Women's Day. 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.
