The first known celebration of Earth Day was on April/22/1970, although the first celebration was not a long time ago, the importance of Earth Day is truly meaningful. The first Earth Day originated in Wisconsin, USA, by a senator who helped raise awareness of environmental problems. Then more people started to realize the problems and harm that we humans were causing to the planet and Earth Day became a global holiday in 1990. After the first Earth Day was celebrated, 25% of Americans believed that it helped and protected the planet. After the first Earth Day was celebrated, the following celebrations were multiple national many policies such as the clean air act, water quality improvement act, endangered species act, toxic substances control act, and many more. During the twenty-four hours in which Earth Day is celebrated, millions of people do things that will help the earth stay healthy and not be polluted. Although these things might not be very big they help make a difference. On Earth Day, people such as picking up litter and planting trees to help the planet not be so affected by deforestation. Earth has faced many problems because of us humans who live in it and take it for granted. As humans, we should learn to be more grateful and appreciative of our planet and take Earth Day to take care of the planet.