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Women textile workers in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) initiated mass strikes and demonstrations for 'Bread and Peace,' demanding an end to World War I and food shortages. This event escalated into the February Revolution, which led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the end of the Russian Empire.
Marked across several European countries, this day was dedicated to advocating for women's suffrage, labor rights, and peace. It solidified March 8 as the annual date for International Women's Day, a global celebration of women's achievements and a call for gender equality.
In the case of McCollum v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that allowing religious instruction in public schools during school hours was unconstitutional. This landmark decision reinforced the separation of church and state under the First Amendment.
Approximately 3,500 U.S. Marines came ashore at Da Nang, South Vietnam, marking the official beginning of large-scale American ground combat involvement in the Vietnam War. Their initial mission was to secure the airbase, but their role rapidly expanded.
The National Football League (NFL) conducted its annual player draft using a computer system for the first time, linking all teams via telephone to a central computer. This technological shift modernized the draft process, making it faster and more efficient.