1) On March 8, 1790, President George Washington signed a bill that officially established the District of Columbia as the capital of the United States. The bill also granted the residents of the district a limited form of self-government.

2) In 1857, a group of women in the District of Columbia held a meeting on March 8 to discuss the need for women's suffrage. This meeting is considered to be one of the earliest organized efforts for women's rights in the United States.

3) On March 8, 1913, the first National Woman's Party (NWP) parade was held in Washington, D.C. to demand an amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing women the right to vote. This parade was a pivotal moment in the women's suffrage movement.

4) In 1970, the first International Women's Day was celebrated on March 8. This day is now recognized as a global holiday to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

5) On March 8, 2017, the District of Columbia officially became the first jurisdiction in the United States to offer free menstrual products in schools, shelters, and other public spaces. This initiative was aimed at addressing the issue of period poverty and ensuring that women and girls have access to necessary hygiene products.