April Fools' Day is widely known as a time for jokes and hoaxes, but exactly why do these traditionally take place on April 1 is a bit a baffling mystery.

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 Fools' Day, which takes place on April First, has been around for several centuries and has roots that may be even ...

It’s time for jokesters and pranksters to try out their best tricks — Wednesday is April Fools' Day. Humorous pranks and tricks have been entertaining the world for centuries. There’s nothing quite ...

April Fools' Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, April 1. The exact origins of the holiday are uncertain, but it is often linked to France's calendar change in the 1500s. Hooters, which was incorporated on ...