M-day
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of M-day
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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If the young were the M-day vanguard, many in the ranks wore the housewife's apron and the businessman's necktie, and many who clambered to enlist were political leaders.
From Time Magazine Archive
New York provided an extraordinary juxtaposition of moods as the Mets won the World Series the day after M-day.
From Time Magazine Archive
The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal gave employees time off to support M-day.
From Time Magazine Archive
Yet M-day 1969 was a peaceful protest without precedent in American history because of who the participants were and how they went about it.
From Time Magazine Archive
When M-day came to WPB last week, Donald Nelson faced a dilemma of his own making.
From Time Magazine Archive
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