The earliest April Fools’ Day hoax on record was in 1698, when people in London were told to go see the annual ceremony of the washing of the lions.

April 1st is the day when pranks, hoaxes, and good-natured trickery take center stage. While it’s not an official holiday, April Fools’ Day is celebrated across the world, with individuals and even ...

April is a month known for budding flowers, new beginnings, and humor, of course. That is why the first day of this calendar page is reserved for the antics of tricksters, goofballs, and the wily ...

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April Fools' Day falls on April 1 each year. Known for jokes and pranks, the lighthearted holiday has a longstanding tradition you might not know about. Historians trace April Fools' Day back to 1582.