Celebrating March 8: Food, History, and Special Days

NEW YORK, NY — March 8 marks a day filled with notable celebrations, including National Peanut Cluster Day, National Proofreading Day, and National Oregon Day.

National Peanut Cluster Day invites chocolate and peanut enthusiasts to indulge in the sweet and salty treat of peanut clusters. This delectable combination allows many to celebrate with their favorite versions of this confection.

Simultaneously, National Proofreading Day serves as a reminder of the necessity of reviewing written work. The day highlights the values of meticulous correction and the art of effective communication.

March 8 is also National Oregon Day, commemorating the state’s rich history as it became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859. Residents of Oregon take pride in their state’s varied landscapes and cultural heritage.

Looking ahead, March 9 offers a mix of celebrations including National Daylight Saving Time, which prompts clocks to spring forward, along with National I AM Day, National Meatball Day, National Get Over It Day, National Barbie Day, and National Crab Meat Day.

Historically, March 8 is significant beyond culinary celebrations. On this day in 1817, the New York Stock Exchange was established, a foundational moment in the evolution of regulated stock trading.

In 1884, Susan B. Anthony delivered her testimony advocating for women’s voting rights to the House Judiciary Committee, marking a pivotal point in the women’s suffrage movement.

Moreover, March 8, 1934, saw Edwin Hubble providing evidence of galaxies beyond the Milky Way, a revelation that transformed our understanding of the universe.

Also noteworthy is March 8, 1945, which marked the inaugural celebration of International Women’s Day, intended to recognize women’s contributions and promote gender equality globally.

Conversely, this date also serves as a memory of the U.S. combat forces arriving in Vietnam in 1965, a significant event that escalated military involvement in the region.

As National Meatball Day approaches on March 9, Sheetz, a convenience store chain, is celebrating with a special offer. Customers can purchase half-size meatball subs for 99 cents with any purchase from March 9 to March 11. To redeem this offer, customers must utilize the “OFFERZ” tab in the Sheetz app.

These half-sized meatball subs, which contain approximately 956 calories, are available at Sheetz’s more than 760 locations across states such as Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. Customers can join the My Sheetz Rewardz program to take advantage of this limited-time offer, which is restricted to one redemption per member.

With a blend of national celebrations and significant historical events, March 8 is a day rich with meaning, merging the joys of culinary delights with the reflection on societal progress.