April 1st celebrates April Fool’s Day and One Cent Day.
Today is the 92nd day of the year, and there are 274 days remaining in 2024.
Well here we’ve gathered the most and least important facts that happened on this day in history!
Did you know that on this day in 1976, Apple was launched? Now the largest publicly traded company in the US, the company had its humble beginnings in Steve Jobs’ garage.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about April 1st in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on April 1 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2020
Shenzhen became the first Chinese city to ban eating cats and dogs.
This decision was geared by the COVID-19 pandemic.
1944
The US Air Force accidentally bombed the Swiss city of Schaffhausen.
Schaffhausen lies on a small strip of land which is almost completely nestled within Germany’s borders, so when the US bombers’ navigation went slightly awry, they thought they were bombing Germany. 40 Swiss Civilians lost their lives that day. President Franklin D. Roosevelt personally wrote a letter of apology to the mayor of Schaffhausen, along with a gift of four million US dollars.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Hillary Scott? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1995
Logan Paul
American
YouTuber
Age:
29 years old
Born In:
Ohio, USA
1980
Randy Orton
American
Professional Wrestler
Age:
44 years old
Born In:
Tennessee, USA
1997
Asa Butterfield
English
Actor
Age:
27 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1932
Debbie Reynolds
American
Actress
Died On:
Dec 28, 2016 (Age 84)
Born In:
Texas, USA
1986
Hillary Scott
American
Singer
Age:
38 years old
Born In:
Tennessee, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, April 1st has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1939
1984
Marvin Gaye
American
Singer
1939
1984
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was an American singer born on April 2, 1939. He died on this day in 1984, at age 44 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Died On:
Apr 1, 1984 (Age 44)
Died In:
California, USA
Quotes
Of all of the quotes said on this day, these are the most notable ones said on Apr 1st throughout history.
1939
It takes courage to love, but pain through love is the purifying fire which those who love generously know.
Eleanor Roosevelt
American First Lady
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here’s a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
National One Cent Day
One-cent pieces, otherwise known as pennies, are so important that people often say to count your pennies so your dollars look after themselves. One Cent Day celebrates the history of the humble penny. A great way to participate today is by counting your pennies and saving them!
April Fool’s Day
It’s that time of the year again to get a little bit silly, as today is April Fool’s Day! Today is all about playing pranks and fooling people, with some religiously planning elaborate tricks for the uninitiated. Just remember to play your pranks early, as it’s hard to fool someone twice!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
The original Star-Spangled Banner was sewn on a brewery floor in Baltimore, 1813, by Mary Pickersgill and her daughter.
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on April Fool’s Day share the Aries zodiac sign.
Aries is represented by the ram and is the first sign in the zodiac. Anyone who was born between March 21st and April 19th falls into this astrological sign.
Those of you that were born in April have the Diamond birthstone. Diamonds are associated with benefits such as happier relationships, mental clarity, balance, and prosperity. Did you know that the Ancient Romans believed Cupid’s arrows were tipped with diamonds?
If you were born on this day, you were likely conceived on the week of July 9th in the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on April 1, 2024, will likely be born around December 23, 2024.
