Earth Day April 22 - little known facts

(Baonghean.vn) - Earth Day (April 22) is a day for everyone to recognize the value of the Earth's natural environment. Earth Day was first proposed in 1970. Today, on Earth Day, Google search has posted many doodles to remind about the natural environment.

Children play with a giant ball representing the Earth on Earth Day, April 22, 2000, in Washington. Photo: Getty Images

And today is also the perfect time for us to think together about Earth, the planet we live on and how to take care of it.

On this day, many festivals, marches and outdoor events will be held in nearly 200 countries around the world, among which will be the participation of famous people and top politicians of the world.

So let's find out what Earth Day is?

Held every year on April 22, Earth Day aims to encourage people around the world to be environmentally friendly.

Earth Day flag. Photo: Mirror

This could mean increasing the amount you recycle everyday items, volunteering for a local green project, or installing solar panels at home.

The first Earth Day event was held in the US nearly five decades ago, initiated by former Democratic Senator Gaylord Nelson after he witnessed a horrific oil spill in 1969 in Santa Barbara, California.

Americans celebrate Earth Day for the first time on April 22, 1970. Photo: Denver Post

Former US President Bill Clinton once stated: "As the father of Earth Day, Nelson was also a pioneer who later gave birth to other events that followed Earth Day, which were the Environmental Protection Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act."

Soon after Earth Day was launched globally, many celebrities joined in, including Hollywood stars Leonardo Dicaprio and Emma Watson.

The day has its own symbolic flag, created by American peace activist John McConnell. The Earth Day song is also composed based on the music of Beethoven’s “Ode To Joy”, but with lyrics about protecting the “blue planet”.

Slogans on Earth Day such as: Plant more trees, Protect the Earth, do not pollute... Photo: Getty Images

Children compete in drawing to celebrate Earth Day. Photo: Getty Images

On Earth Day 2016, people often organize activities to protect the environment such as propaganda calling on everyone to join hands to protect the living environment, organize tree planting, collect garbage, and protect a clean and green living environment.

Today, Earth Day is not just a national event but has become a global phenomenon, taking place not just for one day, but for a whole week. The message of Earth Day 2016 is: "Trees for the Earth"./.

Lan Ha

(According to Mirror)