Historical Events
- 56 people are killed after the Russian trawler Dalniy Vostok sinks off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula
Famous Deaths
- Cynthia Lennon (née Powell), first wife of Beatle John Lennon (1962-68), and mother of singer, photographer, activist Julian Lennon, dies of cancer at 75
- Dave Ball, British rock guitarist (Procul Harum), dies of cancer at 65
- Eddie LeBaron, American NFL quarterback (Pro Bowl 1955, 57, 58, 62; Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys), dies at 85
- John Paul Hammerschmidt, American politician (Rep-R-AR, 1967-93), dies at 92
2015 Highlights
About April 1, 2015
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Uptown Funk! - Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars
#1 Song: Hold My Hand - Jess Glynne
