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April 1st - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on April 1st. If you celebrate your birthday on April 1st, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
April 1st 1932
Actress Debbie Reynolds was born.
April 1st 1932
The American actor Gordon Jump was born.
April 1st 1944
The English actress Carol White was born.
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Some of the famous people who died on this day
April 1st 1917
The composer Scott Joplin died, age 48.
April 1st 1947
George II, king of Greece died, age 56.
April 1st 1974
The composer Alfred Ernest Whitehead died, age 86.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
April 1st 1904
The engineering firm started by Henry Royce produces its first car.
April 1st 1918
The Royal Air Force was formed (from the Royal Flying Core).
April 1st 1947
In Great Britain the school leaving age was raised to 15.
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