April 1

    What happened on April 1 in history

    3 events fall on April 1, from 1918 to 1976. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 1

    1. 1918

      The Royal Air Force is created

      Britain merges its army and navy air arms into the first independent air force.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    2. 1924

      Hitler is sentenced for the Beer Hall Putsch

      Five years in Landsberg, of which he serves nine months and writes Mein Kampf.

      Read about Lindbergh's Arrival in Paris After Transatlantic FlightPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1976

      Apple is founded

      Jobs, Wozniak and Wayne sign the partnership agreement in Cupertino.

      Play the 20th century round

    Guess where and when

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