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April Fools' Day has fallen on April 1 every year for hundreds of years.
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How did April Fools' Day start? Here's the history of the holiday and why it's celebrated
April Fools' Day is celebrated worldwide, and many countries have their own unique pranks and jokes. In France, paper fish are often put on someone's back as a joke because the fish are said to be young and, therefore, easily caught. The prank is called the "April Fish," and those who get the fish placed on their backs are seen as gullible.
Where did April Fools’ come from? The history, origin and some April Fools' Day deals
Here’s the history of April Fools’ Day and which restaurants are running April Fools' Day price cuts instead of pranks today, Tuesday, April 1.
The surprising origins of April Fools’ Day — and the best pranks in history
One of the most famous April Fools’ Day pranks took place in 1957, when the BBC aired a program featuring a Swiss family harvesting a beautiful crop of spaghetti from their tree, according to Newsweek.
April Fool’s in the Ozarks: Local spots tease drone donut and fake In-N-Out location
From a drone that delivers donuts, a tuxedo and flip flop dress code, or one Ozarks First anchor joking about leaving the station, companies across the area had fun with April Fool’s Day 2025. Here’s a few of the jokes that Springfield-area businesses and agencies posted on their Facebook pages.
102-year-old woman celebrates birthday on April Fool's Day
Cassandra celebrated Margaret Ann Salick’s 102nd birthday on April 1, and walked away with some great advice, and a piece of cake.
This day in history: A mass April Fool’s prank had serious consequences for some junior high students
At least 40 Shaw Junior High students walked out of classes as an April Fools’ prank – but their subsequent suspensions were no joke.
When did April Fools’ Day start? The confusing history of April 1
Wondering why April 1 is all about jokes and hoaxes? Here’s a deep dive into the strange history and uncertain origins of April Fools’ Day, from calendar mix-ups to medieval pranks.
Where did April Fools' Day come from? History behind the holiday's origins
With March coming to an end, it is almost time for April Fools' Day. Celebrated annually on April 1, the holiday is known for its pranks, jokes and laughs, whether shared in real life or over social media.
When is April Fools' Day? How did it start? Everything to know about the wacky day
April Fools' Day is not recognized as a holiday in any country except for Odessa, Ukraine, where April 1 is an official city holiday. It is not a federal holiday in the U.S., although the tradition of playing pranks and jokes still goes on.
April Fools' Day: How it began and some of the most legendary pranks
If you find yourself the target of a prank this year, just remember to take it in stride. After all, it’s tradition!
April Fools’ Day is celebrated with pranks and hoaxes worldwide
From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day is celebrated with practical jokes and elaborate hoaxes.
April Fools' Day 2025: Why Is It Celebrated On April 1? Know About Its History And Origin
April Fools' Day 2025: While the day has been celebrated for centuries, its exact origin is a mystery.
When did April Fools' Day start? See the origin behind the prank-playing holiday
Every year, April Fools' Day is celebrated on April 1, which is on a Tuesday this year. Many historians trace April Fools' Day back to 1582, though the History Channel and the Library of Congress report its exact origins are unclear.
April Fools’ Day and Easter: Here's the last time they fell on egg-zact same day, April 1
Easter on April Fools' Day is a thing. One of the most important holidays in Christianity, here's when the two coincided ... on the egg-zact same day.
Mysterious origins of April Fools' Day: Tracing the true history of a trickster holiday
From its origins — whether in Ancient Rome, medieval England, or Renaissance Europe — to today, April Fools' Day has always capitalized on a long-held human tradition: silliness.
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