April 1: The Story of a Special Day

By Timespinner Press

The Story of a Special Day:
April 1!

The special occasion gift they'll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day...

...What happened in history?
...Who was born?
...Who died?

What happened on *your* special day?

From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten!

On April 1...

...Adolf Hitler was sentenced to prison for his role in the “Beer Hall Putsch”

...The Battle of Okinawa began

...The Soviets blockaded Berlin

...Apple Computer was founded

... Debbie Reynolds, Toshiro Mifune, Lon Chaney, and Otto von Bismarck were born

... Helena Rubinstein, Cynthia Lennon, Marvin Gaye, Scott Joplin, and Eleanor of Aquitain died.

...In addition to April Fools’ Day, April 1 is also the Assyrian New Year, National Sourdough Bread Day, Odisha Day, and in ancient Rome, Veneralia!

And those are just a few of the many reasons why April 1 is a very special day!

A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device!

Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Timespinner Press
• Release date: Jun 30, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310394942

Timespinner Press

Michael Dobson is a historian, author, and entertainer who writes on a wide variety of subjects. Learn more about Michael at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Dobson_(author).

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April 1: The Story of a Special Day (Volume 92)

by Michael Dobson

Smashwords Edition

Copyright © 2014 Timespinner Press

April 1: The Story of a Special Day (Vol. 92) is copyright © and trademarked ™ 2015 by Timespinner Press. All rights reserved, subject to the terms of licenses for photographs and other materials used herein. For a complete list of licenses and accompanying links, see the License section toward the end of this book. The Timespinner Press logo is a trademark of Timespinner Press.

This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. Look for other volumes in The Story of a Special Day, coming often.

This book is also available in printed form from Amazon and your favorite online booksellers. For more information about the series, about us, or about your special day, please email us at [e-mail].

Look for other volumes in The Story of a Special Day, coming often. See www.timespinnerpress.com for details and for the most recent information.

April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years). There are 274 days remaining until the end of the year.

Table of Contents

April 1 Quotations

Event of the Day

April 1 Holidays and Celebrations

What Happened on April 1?

Who Was Born on April 1?

Who Died on April 1?

April: The Fourth Month

April in Other Cultures

April and Easter Superstitions

April Symbols

April Events

Easter Season

April 1 Zodiac Signs

What Day of the Week is April 1?

On Names and Dates

Copyright, Credit, and Contact

Cover: A French postcard for April Fools’ Day. In France and other countries, the phrase April fish! is used in place of April Fools! — for the Event of the Day.

The month of April, from the illuminated manuscript Les Trés Riches Heures du duc de Berry

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April 1 Quotations

The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.

Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)

When you want to fool the world, tell the truth.

Otto von Bismarck, born April 1, 1815

To joke in the face of danger is the supreme politeness, a delicate refusal to cast oneself as a tragic hero.

Edmond Rostand, born April 1, 1868

I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail.

Abraham Maslow, born April 1, 1908

It is no use to blame the looking glass if your face is awry.

Nikolai Gogol, born April 1, 1809

If you're going to do something stupid—and we all do—it might as well be a brave and foolish thing.

Samuel R. Delany, born April 1, 1942

Families are the best place to learn and practice mutual tolerance and acceptance.

Princess Inaara Aga Khan, born April 1, 1963

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Event of the Day

April Fool’s Day

An April