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Earth Day
October 1, 2025
A brief history of Earth Day

Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, when millions of Americans participated in creative and dramatic public demonstrations to raise awareness about environmental issues, sparking the modern environmental movement and leading to major policy changes.

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