The month of April gets its name from the Latin wordaperio, meaning “to open [bud],” because plants really begin to grow now.Read more about how the months got their names. April Calendar April 1is All Fools’ Day—otherwise known as “April Fools’ Day.”Where did this silly day c...
In 1913, an 8-month-old baby in Ohio was mailed by his parents to his grandmother, who lived a few miles away. The baby was safely delivered! Regulations were quickly established to prevent any additional mailing of children through the U.S. Mail. * | Tags: Fun facts Fort Knox ...
The Farmers’ Almanac invites you to explore many different April birth month symbols: flowers, stones, zodiac signs, herbs, bird of the month, and more! We hope these—as well as some April fun facts—allow you enjoy this month to the fullest! Share your favorites (and your photos) in ...
Chicago is a city rich with history and we've created a list of fun facts about the city's population, history, attractions and many more interesting stories.
The modern green water tower and the land under it sold in June 1922 for $450,000 according to an April 22, 2023Willamette Weekarticle “Why Is Portland Selling Off Its Water Tanks?”. Cities rise and fall based on access to water. St. Johns is no different reemerged with Portland in...
For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, April is a happy month of beginnings: the start of springtime and the restarting of thezodiac cycle, which begins with Aries. For those with an April birthday, longer days and the renewal of seasons have imbued April babies with bubbly pers...
7) April showers in…January January is the wettest month of the year beating April and its famous April showers. Remember to always kit your little explorers out for a sudden downpour with a handykids waterproof jacket. 8) Hottest summer ...
The Month of April 2025: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore The Month of January 2025: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore Learn more about the origins of the months’ names. June Calendar The Old Farmer’s Almanac calendar highlights individual holidays. We traditionally do not highlight “month” themes...
March 9: Porky Pig made his debut as a major Looney Tunes cartoon character in the short filmI Haven't Got a Hat. Porky went on to become the trademark of Warner Bros.' cartoons. April 16: The comedy series,Fibber McGee and Molly, debuted on NBC radio. ...
At a net worth of US$110 million, Microsoft founder Bill Gates consistently topped the world’s richest billionaires for 18 years. He was dethroned only recently by the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos. February used to be the last month of the year. We may know January and February as th...