The first straightforward reference to April Fools' Day comes from a 1561 Flemish poem by Eduard De Dene, which describes a servant realizing a nobleman sent him on "fool's errands" because it was ...

Here's everything you should know about April Fools' Day, including how it started and some of the most infamous pranks in history By Maria Chamberlin • Published March 27, 2025 • Updated on ...