Historical Events
Event of Interest
Charles "Lucky" Luciano" is arrested in Arkansas on a criminal warrant from New York
- Orissa constituted a province of British India
Famous Birthdays
- Jean-Pascal Delamuraz, Swiss politician, president of the Confederation in 1989 and 1996 (d. 1998)
- Ron Perranoski, American MLB pitcher (World Series 1963, 65; LA Dodgers; AL saves leader 1969, 70) and coach (World Series 1981, 88; LAD), born in Paterson, New Jersey (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Mikhail Vladimirovich Ivanov-Boretsky, composer, dies at 61
About April 1, 1936
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
