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Today in History — April 22

1970

22 April 1970: First Earth Day Launches Environmental Movement

On April 22, 1970, approximately 20 million Americans participated in the first Earth Day, marking the birth of the modern environmental movement. This unprecedented demonstration brought together people from all walks of life to demand…

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