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Wednesday 8th March Blog

Posted on Wed 8th Mar, 2017 in: Blog

Good Morning!

Hope everyone is doing well on this fine Wednesday morning!

The weather is starting to look up now, with highs of 10º today, and highs of 10º tomorrow, with a very low chance of rain today and tomorrow.

Switzerland has been named the best country in the world, according to US News and World Report. The country earned it's place at the top due to it's progressive social systems, protection of human rights and business friendly environment.

Happy International Women's day! Today is the day to celebrate social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It all started in 1908 when critical debate was occurring amongst women. Women's injustice and inequality was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change. In that year, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter working hours, better pay and voting rights. However, International Women's Day was first honoured in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on the 19th March. In 1913 after discussions, the day was transferred to thre 8th March. International Women's Day was first celebrated by the United Nations in 1975. It has been celebrated every year since then.

Good news for people who take any excuse to get out of work- we could be getting an extra public holiday this year! To celebrate the Queen's sapphire (65 years) jubilee in June, MPs will debate whether threre should be an extra holiday. MP Andrew Rosindell said it would be a "missed opportunity"if the country didn't celebrate the achievement.

Today in History

8th March- 1908: The House of Commons turns down the women's suffrage bill. 1973: 2 bombs explode near Trafalgar Square injuring 234 people. 1985: Thomas Creighton dies after having 3 heart transplants in a 46-hour period.

9th March- 1959: The Barbie doll is unveiled at a toy fair in New York City. 1964: The first Ford Mustang rolls off the ford assembly line. 1986: Navy divers find the crew compartment of the space shuttle Challenger along with the remains of the astronauts.

Celebrity Birthdays

8th March- actor Freddie Prinze Jr is 41, TV actress Stephanie Davis is 24, and American news anchor Lesley Holt is 58.

9th March- voice actor Matthew Gray Gubler (voice of Simon in Alvin and the Chipmunks) will be 37, actress Brittany Snow will be 31, and rapper Wretch 32 will be 32.

Don't forget we're open 9-5 if you need to come in to get any supplies to keep the house warm!

Have a great day!

The Millhouse Team

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