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On This Day - March 8 - International Women's Day



This was the day that the February Revolution began in Russia and International Women's day is celebrated around the world.

On this day in History...

March 8

1669: Mount Etna starts to erupt
Numerous volcanic eruptions over the coming weeks will kill more than 20,000 people

1917: Riots in Petrograd mark the beginning of February Revolution
Soon after Tsar Nicholas II abdicates & Russia heads rapidly towards communism

1957: The Suez Canal is reopened by Egypt
The move comes after Israeli forces leave the area & marks the end of the 'Suez Crisis'

2012: International Women's Day is observed around the world
The annual event promotes respect towards women & celebrates their achievements

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