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April 1st, 2026

About April Fools' Day

April Fools' Day has been celebrated for centuries, though its exact origins are unclear

๐Ÿ“š Interesting Facts

April Fools' Day has been celebrated for centuries, though its exact origins are unclear

Some historians link it to the change from the Julian to Gregorian calendar in the 1500s

BBC pulled one of the most famous April Fools' pranks in 1957 with its 'spaghetti tree' hoax

In France, the day is called 'Poisson d'Avril' (April Fish), and people tape paper fish to each other's backs

Many companies and media outlets participate with elaborate pranks and fake announcements

๐ŸŽŠ Traditions & Celebrations

Playing harmless pranks and practical jokes on friends and family

Media outlets publish fake news stories as jokes

Companies announce fake products or features

Being extra skeptical of information shared on this day

Revealing jokes by yelling 'April Fools!'

๐Ÿ“œ Historical Events on This Day

1789

The United States House of Representatives held its first full meeting

1826

Samuel Morey patented the internal combustion engine

1933

Nazi Germany began persecution of Jews with a boycott of Jewish businesses

1976

Apple Computer Company was formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak

2001

Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Miloลกeviฤ‡ was arrested

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