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Earth Day

American

[urth dey] / ˈɜrθ ˌdeɪ /

noun

April 22, a day set aside globally for raising awareness about environmental issues and participating in events to help protect the environment.

Etymology

Origin of Earth Day

First recorded in 1970

Example Sentences

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However, upon his arrest from a homeless encampment in Chinatown — where he’d been living — Groft told officers he was surprised the arrest was occurring on Earth Day, Hidalgo testified.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

He was arrested on Earth Day, which was Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

Just in time for National Parks Week and Earth Day, no less.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2025

No wonder, then, that Americans planned nationwide Earth Day protests.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2025

The first Earth Day was held in April 1970.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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