Here's an Earth Day fact everyone should know: Earth Day was first observed on April 22, 1970, followed in 1972 by World Environment Day. It has been celebrated ever since, slowly but surely ...

Many marvelous things have happened since the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970: new laws to control harmful emissions, increased ways to renew, recycle, restore, inform and educate “we the people ...

The first Earth Day happened on 22 April 1970 in the USA, in response to a spill from an oil tanker. It has since grown to become a global event marked by many millions of people around the world.

says the date of the first Earth Day — April 22, 1970 — was chosen because it fell on a weekday between spring break and final exams and the aim was to attract as many students as possible.

The first World Earth day began in 1970. On this day, many people raise awareness of environmental issues and think about how their actions could be impacting the planet. It is also an opportunity ...