Why Is April 1 Celebrated As April Fool’s Day? History Explained

Why Is April 1 Celebrated As April Fool’s Day? History Explained

Last Updated:April 01, 2026, 08:00 IST April Fool’s Day traces back to 1582, when France adopted the Gregorian calendar. People who didn’t adjust were pranked, giving rise to a fun tradition of jokes and laughter. April Fool’s Day is all about laughter, pranks, and celebrating the spirit of fun with …

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Here’s what Celine Dion’s stiff-person syndrome diagnosis means

Here’s what Celine Dion’s stiff-person syndrome diagnosis means

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light …

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