Day articles
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Our View: Our choices make a difference on Earth Day, every day
From the editorial: On the first Earth Day in 1970, "an estimated 175 college students gathered in Duluth’s Leif Erikson Park at 4:45 a.m. With songs and readings, they reflected on the relationship between humankind and the environment."
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Northampton to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with tree plantings
As part of Earth Day celebrations on Monday, April 22, the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Urban Forestry Commission, Tree Northampton, and the Rotary Club of Northampton will join forces to plant trees on Saturday, April 20.
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May Day: Why May 1 is observed as Labour Day | Explained News
May 1 is observed as “May Day”, also referred to as “International Workers’ Day” and “Labour Day” in different countries across the world. The day commemorates the contributions of workers, and the labour movement. The Haymarket Affair Although observed as an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival initially, May 1 became associated with the Labour Movement in the late 19th century. The decision was taken in memory of Chicago’s Haymarket Affair, which took place on May 4, 1886, when a...