1907day.year
The Mud March is the first large procession organised by the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS).
The Mud March, the first major women’s suffrage demonstration in London, is organized by the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies.
On February 9, 1907, thousands of women and supporters marched through London in what became known as the Mud March. Organized by the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies and led by Millicent Fawcett, the procession braved cold rain and muddy streets to demand the right to vote. It represented the first large-scale, peaceful demonstration for women’s suffrage in Britain. The march drew significant press attention and inspired similar events across the country. It highlighted the growing strength and organization of the suffrage movement. The Mud March is remembered as a pivotal moment in the campaign for gender equality.
1907
Mud March
National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies
1932day.year
Prohibition law is abolished in Finland after a national referendum, where 70% voted for a repeal of the law.
Finland’s national referendum on February 9, 1932, ended a decade of alcohol prohibition by a decisive 70% vote.
On February 9, 1932, Finnish voters decisively overturned the country’s Prohibition law in a national referendum, ending ten years of alcohol ban. The prohibition, enacted in 1919, aimed to curb social problems but led to widespread bootlegging and organized crime. Public dissatisfaction grew as illicit alcohol consumption proved difficult to control. With 70% of voters in favor of repeal, the Finnish government reinstated legal alcohol sales and regulation. The shift revitalized the domestic beverage industry and reduced illegal trade. Finland’s experience became a case study in the unintended consequences of sweeping moral legislation and the value of pragmatic social policy.
1932
Prohibition law
Finland
1942day.year
Year-round Daylight saving time (aka War Time) is reinstated in the United States as a wartime measure to help conserve energy resources.
On February 9, 1942, the United States began year-round Daylight Saving Time, dubbed War Time, to conserve energy during World War II.
Shortly after the U.S. entered World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed the adoption of year-round Daylight Saving Time on February 9, 1942. Known as War Time, the measure aimed to reduce electricity consumption by extending daylight hours in the evening. Factories and military production facilities benefited from extra daylight, while civilians adapted to darker winter mornings. The policy was governed nationally, though some states and regions raised objections due to agricultural schedules and school safety concerns. Ultimately, War Time remained in effect until September 30, 1945, when standard time was restored. This experiment highlighted the balance between national security needs and everyday life adjustments.
1942
Daylight saving time