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Earth Day Facts

Earth Day is a great day to spend with your kids and remind them about the environment and how important it is to celebrate Earth Day every day of the year.

Date of Earth Day:
2003: Tuesday, April 22
2004: Thursday, April 22
2005: Friday, April 22
2006: Saturday, April 22
2007: Sunday, April 22
2008: Tuesday, April 22
2009: Wednesday, April 22
2010: Thursday, April 22
2011: Friday, April 22
2012: Saturday, April 22
2013: Monday, April 22
Earth Day is always observed on April 22. International Earth Day is celebrated on the March equinox (more about International Earth Day below).

Reason We Celebrate Earth Day:
To call attention to the environment.

History of Earth Day:

• Former U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson was Earth Day's co-founder.
• The first Earth Day was in April 22, 1970.
• Senator Nelson got the name after reading about San Fransisco's Earth Day celebration which was held on March 21, 1970.

Observance of Earth Day:

• Take notice of the planet Earth
• Take care of the Environment
• Stop and Smell the Roses on Earth Day
• Free desktop wallpaper for Earth Day

International Earth Day

• International Earth Day is said to be the original Earth Day and celebrated on the March equinox (March 20-21).
• The UN peace bell is rang three times to mark the day and a minute of silence is followed.
• John McConnell was the founder of Earth Day and was supported by UN Secretary-General U Thant. The first International Earth Day celebration on March 21, 1971.
• More about International Earth Day:
  Official International Earth Day Site
  Earth Society Foundation