When is international women’s day celebrated?

a) 8 March 

b) 8 April

c) 8 May

d) 8 June

International Women’s Day is globally celebrated each year on March 8. On March 19, 1911, International Women’s Day was officially celebrated for the first time in the known history. On 8 March 1917, women factory workers in Russia went on to strike demanding end to World War 1 and supply of food. In recognition to the role these women played towards defence of their nation and selflessness, March 8 was declared as International Women’s Day. The United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day in 1975, which was declared ‘International Women’s Year’.