On this day in history, June 8, 1969, the New York Yankees
retired slugger Mickey Mantle’s number — No. 7 — in front
of some 61,000 Major League baseball fans at the sold-out
stadium. People cheered both their approval of the player’s
athletic accomplishments and their likely dismay that he had
chosen to step away from a remarkable career. 

Yankees Mickey Mantle during his number retirement
ceremony at Yankee Stadium.

Mickey (“the Mick”) Charles Mantle
(October 20, 1931 – August 13, 1995)

Earth Day is an annual event  to demonstrate support for
environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it
now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally
by EarthDay.org (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1
billion people in more than 193 countries.

The official theme for 2022.

First responders show dedication and courage daily by being on
the front lines when disasters occur. In the attack on the World
Trade Center in New York City in 2001 when thousands of people
were killed or injured, more than four hundred emergency workers
also lost their lives. In honor of first responders, the US Senate designated September 12 as the National Day Encouragement. It
was first announced in 2007 and has been celebrated each year
ever since.

First responders show dedication and courage daily by being on the front
lines when disasters occur. In the attack on the World Trade Center in New
York City in 2001 when thousands of people were killed or injured, more
than four hundred emergency workers also lost their lives. In honor of first responders, the US Senate designated September 12 as the National Day
of Encouragement. It was first announced in 2007 and has been celebrated
each year ever since.