Today is Sunday, the end of the week. According to the lunar calendar, International Women's Day, March 8th, falls on the 20th day of the first month (January), which, according to the Chinese zodiac, is the day of Tan Ty, the month of Canh Dan, and the year of Binh Ngo.

Vietnamese people are currently in the early days of the Jingzhe solar term, the third of the 24 solar terms in the year. This solar term is expected to last until March 20, 2026, when the Spring Equinox officially begins, marking the astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
According to the Gregorian calendar, today is International Women's Day, March 8th, a day celebrated worldwide . Do you know the meaning and origin of this special day? According to Timeanddate.com , International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8th to honor the achievements of women throughout history and across nations.
The purpose of International Women's Day is to celebrate women's achievements, acknowledge the challenges they face, and draw greater attention to women's rights and gender equality. This day is observed worldwide to highlight the role of women, their issues, and their accomplishments.
History of International Women's Day on March 8th that you may not know
The United Nations considers International Women's Day to be "a time to reflect on the progress made, call for change, and celebrate the courageous actions and determination of ordinary women who have played extraordinary roles in the history of their countries and communities."
On International Women's Day, March 8th, numerous events are held worldwide. These include seminars, marches, and concerts, celebrating women and highlighting the inequalities they face globally.
The events focused on a variety of themes, including innovation, the portrayal of women in the media, and the importance of education and career opportunities.
Timeanddate.com reports that the first International Women's Day was celebrated on March 19, 1911. The inaugural event, which included rallies and meetings, was a resounding success in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland.

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th. This day was chosen by the United Nations to commemorate the women's demonstration in Petrograd (Saint Petersburg), Russia, in 1917, which marked a turning point in the Russian Revolution. In 1917, Russia still used the Julian calendar, so the demonstration took place on February 23rd, corresponding to March 8th according to the Western Gregorian calendar.
In 1975, the United Nations drew global attention to women's issues by calling for the International Year of Women. That year, the first conference on women was convened in Mexico City. Subsequently, the UN General Assembly invited member states to declare March 8 as the United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace in 1977.
This day aims to help countries around the world eliminate discrimination against women. March 8th also focuses on helping women achieve full and equal participation in global development. Meanwhile, International Men's Day is celebrated annually on November 19th.
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