🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on April 1:

2001 — The Netherlands became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage, marking a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights. 

1999 — Canada officially created Nunavut, a new territory with Indigenous self-governance.

1984 — Marvin Gaye, the iconic American singer-songwriter, was fatally shot by his father in Los Angeles.

1976 — Apple Computer Inc. was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne and would pave the way for decades of technological innovation.

1924 — Adolf Hitler received a five-year prison sentence for his role in the Beer Hall Putsch, though he served only a fraction of it.

1918 — The Royal Air Force was established in the United Kingdom, marking the birth of an independent air service.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On April 1, we’re singing to:

Otto von Bismarck (1815) — German chancellor and prime minister, a master statesman who unified Germany and shaped European politics.

Sergey Rachmaninoff (1873) — Russian musician and composer celebrated for his deeply emotional piano concertos and symphonies.

Edgar Wallace (1875) — British writer whose thrillers and detective novels laid the groundwork for modern crime fiction.

Debbie Reynolds (1932) — American actress and singer, beloved for her roles in musicals, including the iconic Singin’ in the Rain.

Susan Boyle (1961) — Scottish singer who rose to fame with her stunning performance on Britain’s Got Talent.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On April 1, we’re saying goodbye to:

Eleanor of Aquitaine (1204) — Queen consort of France and England, a political powerhouse and cultural patron of the Middle Ages.

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