International Women’s Day began in the early 1900s when women came together to fight for better working conditions, voting rights, and equal pay.

1908 — Women in New York City marched to demand shorter working hours, fair pay, and the right to vote.

1910 — A conference in Denmark officially proposed a day to recognize and support women’s rights.

1911 — In Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland the first International Women’s Day was celebrated.

1975 – The United Nations proclaimed March 8 as International Women’s Day.

Since then, it’s grown to become a worldwide celebration, joined by governments, companies and communities.