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The first Earth Day, held on April 22, 1970, was a groundbreaking event that demonstrated support for environmental protection, involving over 20 million people in the United States. The brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson and coordinated by Denis Hayes, Earth Day was inspired by the peace movement and the growing awareness of environmental issues. Today, Earth Day is observed in over 193 countries, with over 1 billion people participating in events coordinated by earthday.org.