April 1 in History

Historical Events on April 1

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.

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.

1867 Singapore becomes a British crown colony.

1937 Spanish Civil War: Jaén, Spain is bombed by German fascist forces, supporting Francoist Nationalists.

1954 United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorizes the creation of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado.

1976 Apple Inc. is formed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in Cupertino, California, USA.

1979 Iran becomes an Islamic republic by a 99% vote, officially overthrowing the Shah.

1989 Margaret Thatcher's new local government tax, the Community Charge (commonly known as the "poll tax"), is introduced in Scotland.

2004 Google announces Gmail to the public.

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Famous Birthdays on April 1

1815 Otto von Bismarck

1873 Sergei Rachmaninoff

1961 Susan Boyle

1980 Randy Orton

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Famous Deaths on April 1

1204 Eleanor of Aquitaine

1984 Marvin Gaye

1987 Henri Cochet

1993 Alan Kulwicki

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