On this day in 1977, the Green Belt Movement began with the planting of seven trees at Kamukunji Park in Nairobi, Kenya.

<p>On this day in 1977, the Green Belt Movement began with the planting of seven trees at Kamukunji Park in Nairobi, Kenya.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

The Green Belt Movement plants its first trees - June 5th, 1977

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