Earth Day was dreamed up by John McConnell to foster worldwide participation in the peaceful care of Earth and to promote the annual celebration of Earth Day on the March Equinox. Resolutions were passed by the:
City of San Francisco and other organizations declaring Earth Day on the March Equinox, the day of equipoise.
The Earth Society Foundation, founded by McConnell and Margaret Meade, has celebrated the original Equinox Earth Day with the ceremonial ringing of the Peace Bell at the United Nations nearly every one of the past 50 years. Come Join us!

The first Earth Day, {See the Official Document Here}
proclaimed by the City of San Francisco and celebrated on March 21, 1970 was created by John McConnell.
What led him to the idea was his interest in Space exploration and awareness of the March Equinox, nature's primary day of global equilibrium.

This special moment of nature's equipoise provides a sound basis for members of the human family to simultaneously join -- each in their own way -- in silent prayer or reflection : a time for dedication and commitment to the care of our planet, a time for thanksgiving and celebration.

Earth Day is on the first day of Spring -- nature's symbol of renewal and new life.

Observed each year at the United Nations and to some extent around the world, nature's Earth Day celebration of life has been a dynamic force for resolution of conflicts and peaceful progress -- for harmony with neighbor and nature by people acting as responsible trustees of Earth.

As soon as there is global understanding about Earth Day -- its history, meaning, purpose and Earth Trustee vision, a healthy global unity will pervade the world.

We will then acknowledge and accommodate our differences more freely because nature's day will bring us together on what we agree is most important -- the nurture of people and planet.

These new connections with one another will bring united support for common global goals, one unanimous holiday and new hope for the future. Here is a chance to unite the world in a common cause that will benefit all.