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| | International Earth Day- The Official Site (www.earthsite.org) Spring/Vernal Equinox - The Great Day of Earth |
 | | On December 22, just three days before Christmas, 1963, the first "Minute for Peace" was broadcast on radio and TV stations. |
 | | On June 26, 1965, the twentieth anniversary of the signing of the United Nations charter, a "Minute for Peace" message featuring UN Secretary General U Thant was broadcast on all major U.S. radio networks, by United Nations radio, by networks in other countries, and by international short wave radio. |
 | | On December 22, 2008, join with Earth Trustees all over the world in dedicating your hearts during a "Minute for Peace." Let every radio and TV station fill the day with minutes of music and words that inspire peaceful actions. |
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