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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for March 8, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
March 8, 2027 celebrates National Peanut Cluster Day, plus 3 more.
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On March 8th, National Oregon Day recognizes the Beaver State. Valentine's Day 1859, Oregon became the 33rd state to join the Union.
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Events that occurred on March 8 throughout history
The New York Stock and Exchange Board is formed. In 1863, the name would be changed to the New York Stock Exchanged. The Exchange originated at 68 Wall Street and can be found today at 18 Broad Street and the corner of Wall Street.
Susan B. Anthony spoke before the House Judiciary Committee in support of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote. Sixteen years before, legislators had first introduced federal legislation to amend the Constitution for women's suffrage. In 1919, the 19th Amendment passed and was ratified, 13 years after Anthony's death.
Former officers of the Salvation Army, Maud, and Ballington Booth found Volunteers of America.
Raymonde de Laroche receives her pilot's license from the Aeroclub de France, becoming the first woman in the world licensed to fly a plane.
In McCollum vs. Board of Education, the United States Supreme Court rules for the first time that religious instruction in public schools is unconstitutional.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Craft Month
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National Women's History Month
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National Social Work Month
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National Nutrition Month
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National Kidney Month
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Irish-american Heritage Month
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
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National Trisomy Awareness Month
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Red Cross Month
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Music In Our Schools Month®
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National Celery Month
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National Noodle Month
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