Deseret News archives: Czar Nicholas deposed in 1917, creating a slew of unsolved mysteries
When the riots broke out, Nicholas instructed the city commandant to take firm measures and sent troops to restore order. It ...
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Nicholas II, Aššurbanipal, and Marco Polo Walk Into a Bookstore
Marco Polo (1254--1324) is likely the most famous merchant who ever lived. Even small children know his name, thanks to the ...
How International Women’s Day came to be celebrated on March 8. There’s a Russian connection
The world celebrates International Women’s Day each year on March 8. But did you know that the celebration has a strong Russian link dating back to 1917?
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March 8, first U.S. combat troops arrive in Vietnam
On March 8, 1965, the United States landed its first combat troops in South Vietnam as 3,500 Marines arrived to defend the ...
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What is International Women’s Day?
Every year on March 8th, people worldwide gather to commemorate International Women's Day (IWD), a global event dedicated to ...
When is International Women's Day 2025, when did it start, and how is it celebrated globally?
The first International Women’s Day was celebrated in 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. The United Nations ...