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Bookmark or Share- April Fools' Day: When did it start? : NPRThe Julian calendar began in March with the spring equinox and was celebrated until April 1. By switching to the Gregorian calendar, the new year would now begin on Jan. 1.
- April 1 - WikipediaApril 1. This article is about historical events on April 1. For the joke custom, see April Fools' Day. April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 274 days remain until the end of the year. Events [ edit] Pre-1600 [ edit]
- April Fools’ Day: Origins, Meaning & Hoaxes | HISTORYApril Fools’ Day—occurring on April 1 each year—has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins remain a mystery. April Fools' Day traditions...
- When is April Fools’ Day—History, Origin, and Humor | Almanac.com2024: Monday, April 1. 2025: Tuesday, April 1. 2026: Wednesday, April 1. 2027: Thursday, April 1. “April Fool’s Day” vs. “April Fools’ Day” Don’t get fooled. The correct way to write this day is “April Fools’ Day.” It’s been April Fools’ Day since the 1800s. Why?
- April Fools' Day - WikipediaApril Fools' Day or All Fools' Day [1] is an annual custom on 1 April consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fools!" at the recipient. Mass media can be involved with these pranks, which may be revealed as such the following day.
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