Earth Day is always observed on April 22 whereas International Earth Day is celebrated on the March equinox. We celebrate Earth Day to call attention to the environment.
History of Earth Day:
- The first Earth Day was in April 22, 1970.
- Former U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson was Earth Day's co-founder.
- Senator Nelson got the name after reading about San Fransisco's Earth Day celebration which was held on March 21, 1970.
