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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William Shakespeare (1564)
English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. His works include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth.
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