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Earth Day

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Definition of Earth Day

: a day in April designated for promoting concern for the environment

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First Known Use of Earth Day

1970, in the meaning defined above

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“Earth Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Earth%20Day. Accessed 16 May. 2022.

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