Historical Events
- 527 Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne
- 1748 Ruins of Pompeii rediscovered by Spaniard Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre
- 1948 "Big Bang" theory proposed in scientific journal "Physical Review" by American cosmologists Ralph Alpher, Hans Bethe, and George Gamow
- 1974 Ayatollah Khomeini calls for an Islamic Republic in Iran
- 1976 Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs found Apple Computer in the garage of Jobs' parents house in Cupertino, California
- 2001 Netherlands becomes the first country in the world to make same-sex marriage legal
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Apr 1 in Film & TV
- 1930 "The Blue Angel" starring Marlene Dietrich in her breakthrough role premieres in Germany
Apr 1 in Music
Apr 1 in Sport
- 1992 NHL players begin first strike in 75-year history; 10 day action earns large playoff bonus increase, more control over licensing of their likenesses and changes to free agency system
Did You Know?
Clyde Barrow kills two young highway patrolmen, H. D. Murphy and Edward Bryant Wheeler, at the intersection of Route 114 near Grapevine, Texas. Bonnie Parker's role in the murders helps turn public perception against the gang for good
On April 1, 1934
Sophie Germain
Otto von Bismarck
Edgar Wallace
Toshiro Mifune
David Gower
Logan PaulWould You Believe?
Google introduces Gmail: the launch is met with skepticism on account of the launch date
On April 1, 2004
Famous Weddings
- 1778 American poet Phillis Wheatley (24) weds grocer and advocate for black rights John Peters
- 1959 American sci-fi writer "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" Philip K Dick marries 3rd wife Anne Williams Rubinstein
- 1961 American televangelist Jim Bakker (21) marries Christian singer Tammy Faye (19)
Famous Divorces
- 1990 Guns & Roses' Duff McKagan divorces Mandy Brix, lead singer for Lame Flames
More Weddings & Divorces
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Scott Joplin
Charles R. Drew
Marvin Gaye
Henri Cochet
Efraín Ríos MonttArticles, Photos and Quiz
Ruins of Pompeii
The ruins of Pompeii, still standing after over 2000 years
April 1, 1748
Giant Achievements of King Kong Creator
Edgar Wallace, born on this day in history, was one of the world’s most prolific authors. His theme was usually crime and mystery but he also created King Kong.
April 1, 1875
Reiwa Era
Japanese chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga announcing the new imperial era "Reiwa" to reporters
April 1, 2019
