Do you know 11 Facts About Earth Day?

From the beginning, children and schools were approached to support the formation and continuation of this special day. And this makes sense! Children have the most important stake in keeping our planet healthy. They'll still be the caretakers long after Reviews their parents and grandparents have passed away.

With just two days to go until Earth Day 2016, it's the perfect time to start thinking about the planet we live on - and how to save it. 

Every year, more than one billion people across the world mark the event by showing support for environmental protection.

Festivals, rallies and outdoor events are held in nearly 200 countries - Often, with the support of A-list celebrities and political leaders.

But why do we celebrate Earth Day? And how is it observed by people globally?

Here's 11 facts about earth day you must know. 

1. The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970.

2. Earth Day originated in the US but became recognized worldwide by 1990.

3. On Earth Day 2009, Disney released a documentary film called Earth that followed the migration paths of four animal families.

4. On the very first Earth Day, 20 million people gathered in the streets of America to protest the industrial revolution. An environmental movement was born as a result.

5. Every year on April 22, men, women, and children collect garbage, plant trees, clean up coral reefs, show movies, sign petitions, and plan for a better future for our planet.

6. Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day while he was working as a US senator.

7. Earth Day was renamed officially by the UN in 2009 as International Mother Earth Day.

8. Some schools and communities celebrate Earth Day for a whole week to expand the time frame that people focus on the earth and how they can preserve it.

9. On Earth Day 2012, more than 100,000 people rode bikes in China to reduce CO2 emissions and save fuel.

10. In an Earth Day celebration in 2011, 28 million trees were planted in Afghanistan by the Earth Day Network.

11. In Panama, 100 endangered species of orchids were planted and maintained to prevent their extinction in honor of Earth Day.