Earth Day: Steps Individuals Can Take In Planet's Best Interest, According To Indian Scientists by Karan Kamble - Apr 22, 2021 12:12 PM Earth Day is celebrated every 22 April Snapshot What is the one new action or habit that one can adopt from today in Earth's best interest? Here's what India's scientists and environmentalists had to say. In 1968, humans recorded their first visit to another celestial body, the Moon, as part of the landmark Apollo 8 mission. Besides paving the way for the lunar landing next year â âone small step for manâ â the crewed lunar orbital flight yielded a photograph for the ages. Called âEarthriseâ, it showed Earth peeking out from beyond the lunar surface.