April Fools’ Day – or All Fools’ Day as it was more commonly referred to back then – was reportedly a time to mock those who were a little slow to adapt to the calendar change.

By Joseph Buczek Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WWJ) — It was no joke for an Oakland County man who won a $429,249 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery on April Fools’ Day.

On April Fools’ Day, Mr. Bayles’s article appeared in newspapers around the world. “In a way, it was a very serious day,” Professor Boskin was quoted as saying in the article.

Will this April Fools’ Day dinner end in love or laughs? By Melissa Schorr Updated April 18, 2025, 5:00 a.m. This week's daters: Julia and Maz Handout images ...