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April 1 is the 91th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (92th if leap year). It 274 days before the end of the year.

Celebrations

April Fools' Day

A day of pranks and practical jokes celebrated in many countries around the world.

Events

Same-sex marriage is legalized in the Netherlands

(April, 1 2001)
The Netherlands becomes the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.

Creation of Apple

(April, 1 1976)
At Cupertino, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created Apple.

President Nixon signs the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act

(April, 1 1970)
President Richard Nixon signs the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act, requiring cigarette packs to carry a warning label about the dangers of smoking.

The Spanish Civil War ends

(April, 1 1939)
After three years of fighting, General Franco's Nationalist forces emerge victorious over the Republican forces, marking the end of the Spanish Civil War.

Adolf Hitler is sentenced to prison

(April, 1 1924)
Adolf Hitler, later the leader of Nazi Germany, is sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the Beer Hall Putsch.

Samuel Morey patents the internal combustion engine

(April, 1 1826)
Samuel Morey, an American inventor, receives a patent for his design of the internal combustion engine.

April Fools' Day tradition begins in England

(April, 1 1700)
The tradition of playing pranks and practical jokes on April 1st begins in England.

Sayings

There is no saying for this day!

Astrology

Sign of the Zodiac: 12th day of the astrological sign of Aries.

 

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