April 15th is the day we officially celebrate That Sucks Day and Take a Wild Guess Day.
Welcome to the 106th day of the year! We’re gradually getting through the year, but we still have another 260 days remaining in 2024.
What can we say about April 15th? This day was a day of historical proportions. We are talking about battles and assassinations, historical figure deaths and major disasters. Yes, a gloomy day indeed, but it’s not all doom & gloom!
Did you know that on this day in 1870, Canada stopped accepting US silver coins as legal tender? Over five million dollars worth of US coins were handed in for exchange.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about April 15th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on April 15 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2019
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire, which destroyed the roof.
Before the fire was fully extinguished, the spire had collapsed.
2019
Aretha Franklin, who died August 16, 2018, won the Pulitzer Prize.
The Pulitzer board said the award was given to Franklin for “her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades.”
2005
NASA launched a spacecraft to rendezvous with a small communication satellite.
While there were no issues with the launch, the mission ended when the spacecraft collided with the satellite.
1942
The island of Malta was awarded the George Cross by King George VI of England.
At the height of World War II, Malta held off Axis forces time and time again until all but the last scraps of fuel and food were left. Malta was awarded the George Cross, the highest non-military honor, for the heroism and devotion of its people during this siege.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Emma Watson? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1452
Leonardo da Vinci
Italian
Polymath
Died On:
May 2, 1519 (Age 67)
Born In:
Tuscana, Italy
1995
Cody Christian
American
Actor
Age:
29 years old
Born In:
Maine, USA
1982
Seth Rogen
Canadian
Actor
Age:
42 years old
Born In:
British Columbia, Canada
1979
Luke Evans
Welsh
Actor
Age:
45 years old
Born In:
Wales, UK
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, April 15th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1809
1865
Abraham Lincoln
American
President
1809
1865
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was an American president born on February 12, 1809. He died on this day in 1865, at age 56 in Washington D.C., USA.
Died On:
Apr 15, 1865 (Age 56)
Died In:
Washington D.C., USA
Quotes
Below are the most famous quotes people have said or written on April 15th throughout history.
1978
Life is an adventure in forgiveness.
Norman Cousins
American Journalist
Special Holidays
Here are some unusual holidays that are celebrated on this day.
National That Sucks Day
Sometimes people are just too cheery and optimistic, to the point that it really gets on your nerves. Fortunately, National That Sucks Day is here just in time to remind us to look at the glass half-empty sometimes, as some things are nothing but terrible – it’s as simple as that!
National Take a Wild Guess Day
We can’t always know what the answer is all the time, and that’s okay. In fact, that’s exactly what Take A Wild Guess Day is all about. So don’t stress the details too much today, and try to find ways to make wild guesses and see how lucky you are!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Cheese is the most looted food in the world. About 4% of all cheese made around the globe ends up stolen.
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on this day share the Aries star sign.
If you are an Aries, just know that it’s a good idea sometimes to slow down. Being supercharged gives you many advantages in life, but take time to play with your energy and find some balance.
People born in April all have the Diamond birthstone. Diamond symbolizes divine light and brilliance, and the bearer is faithful while acquiring great riches and treasures in one’s life.
If you were lucky enough to be born on April 15th, you were likely conceived around July 23rd, the year before.
Babies conceived on this day will likely be born around January 6th, 2025.
