1965 - Communist Party of Russia designates first International Women's Day holiday
1962 - Beatles perform for first time on BBC
1950 - First turbine-powered car tested (Rover)
1894 - NY State enacts first dog license law
1854 - US Commodore Perry's 2nd trip to Japan
This Day In Business
1817 - The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is formally established.
1977 - Princess Anne and Mark Phillips announce that they are expecting their first child, Peter.
1576 - Diego Garcia de Palacio chances upon the ancient Mayan city of Copan
1971 - For the first time, the boxing world gets to see Ali vs. Frazier with Joe Frazier winning the bout.
March 8th Holiday
International Women's Day - Celebrates women's accomplishments in history/a general celebration of respect, appreciation and love.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She began her TV career doing voiceovers for Tyson Chicken commercials. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the March 8 Birthday Horoscope.
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