All Events

Historical Events on April 1

  • New York City

    1789

    In New York City, the United States House of Representatives holds its first quorum and elects Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania as its first Speaker.

  • American Civil War

    1865

    American Civil War: Union troops led by Philip Sheridan decisively defeat Confederate troops led by George Pickett, cutting the Army of Northern Virginia's last supply line.

  • Singapore

    1867

    Singapore becomes a British crown colony.

  • Spanish Civil War

    1937

    Spanish Civil War: Jaén, Spain is bombed by German fascist forces, supporting Francoist Nationalists.

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower

    1954

    United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorizes the creation of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado.

  • Apple Inc.

    1976

    Apple Inc. is formed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in Cupertino, California, USA.

  • Iran

    1979

    Iran becomes an Islamic republic by a 99% vote, officially overthrowing the Shah.

  • Margaret Thatcher

    1989

    Margaret Thatcher's new local government tax, the Community Charge (commonly known as the "poll tax"), is introduced in Scotland.

  • Google

    2004

    Google announces Gmail to the public.

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Famous Deaths on April 1

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