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  • Women's Day, International March 8

    From Mike Dippel@954:895/1 to All on Sun Mar 8 20:53:12 2026
    Not only is this day commemorating women one of the most widely observed holidays of
    recent origin, but it is unusual in that it began in the United States and was adopted by
    many other countries, including the former U.S.S.R. and the People's Republic of China.

    This holiday has its roots in the March 8, 1857, revolt of American women in New York
    City, protesting conditions in the textile and garment industries, although it wasn't
    proclaimed a holiday until 1910.

    In Great Britain and the United States, International Women's Day is marked by special
    exhibitions, films, etc., in praise of women. In the former U.S.S.R., women received
    honors for distinguished service in industry, aviation, agriculture, military service, and
    other fields of endeavor.

    More info... https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/International+Women%27s+Day

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  • From Shurato@954:300/2 to Mike Dippel on Sun Mar 8 20:53:00 2026

    Not only is this day commemorating women one of the most widely observed holidays of recent origin, but it is unusual in that it began in the United States and was adopted by many other countries, including
    the former U.S.S.R. and the People's Republic of China.

    Yep, it's my Birthday also. I gently tell women that by telling them "Happy International Women's Day" first!

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  • From Mike Powell@954:895/54 to SHURATO on Mon Mar 9 09:07:20 2026
    Not only is this day commemorating women one of the most widely observed holidays of recent origin, but it is unusual in that it began in the United States and was adopted by many other countries, including
    the former U.S.S.R. and the People's Republic of China.

    Yep, it's my Birthday also. I gently tell women that by telling them "Happy International Women's Day" first!

    Did that approach work well? ;)

    Mike


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  • From Mickey@954:11/1.15 to Shurato on Mon Mar 9 19:26:16 2026
    BY: Shurato (954:300/2)

    Yep, it's my Birthday also. I gently tell women that by telling them
    "Happy
    International Women's Day" first!

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    Happy Birthday, sir.

    Mickey
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