The History of Earth Day

The first Earth Day was celebrated in the United States in 1970. Instigated by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson, the date for Earth day, April 22, was selected because of how it falls in the calender year. Originally an educational day, Nelson wanted to ensure that college classes would be in session on Earth Day.

On the first Earth Day celebration, New York City shut down 5th Avenue. An estimated one million people participated in New York alone.

Earth Day went worldwide in 1990 and is now celebrated in over 100 countries. In Spain, .......


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