Did you know facts Earth Day?

US Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day after witnessing a massive oil spill that leaked millions of gallons of oil off the coast of Santa Barbara in 1969. The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. Sen. Earth Day originated in the US but became recognized worldwide by 1990.

What are 3 facts about Earth?

Facts about the Earth

  • The Earth’s rotation is gradually slowing.
  • The Earth was once believed to be the centre of the universe.
  • Earth has a powerful magnetic field.
  • There is only one natural satellite of the planet Earth.
  • Earth is the only planet not named after a god.
  • The Earth is the densest planet in the Solar System.

Did you know Earth Day facts?

10 Earth Day Facts for Kids

  • Senator Gaylord Nelson conceived Earth Day in the early 1960s.
  • The first Earth Day was in 1970.
  • The government responded to Earth Day with environmental legislation.
  • Earth Day went global in 1990.
  • About one billion people recognize Earth Day each year.
  • Earth Day always falls on April 22.

Why is it called Earth Day?

A month later, United States Senator Gaylord Nelson proposed the idea to hold a nationwide environmental teach-in on April 22, 1970. He hired a young activist, Denis Hayes, to be the National Coordinator. Nelson and Hayes renamed the event “Earth Day”.

Did you know… The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. On the very fist Earth Day, 20 million people gathered in the streets of America to protest the industrial revolution. One result of the first Earth Day was the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Clean Air Act.

What is the history of Earth Day?

The first Earth Day celebration took place on March 21, 1970, the vernal equinox that year. It was the brainchild of John McConnell , a newspaper publisher and influential community activist who proposed the idea of a global holiday called Earth Day at a UNESCO Conference on the Environment in 1969.

Who founded Earth Day?

The Earth Day was founded by a Senator, Gaylord Nelson of the United States. It was first celebrated on 22nd day of April 1970 in the United States. The celebrations were joined by around 20 million people from all through the United States.