Sunday 1 April 1923

Holidays:

• Saint Waleric
• Saint Hugh of Grenoble
• Orissa - a state in eastern India celebrates "Utkal Divas", its statehood day.
• India - Start of financial year.
• Canada - Beginning of government's fiscal year.

• Japan - The official start of school years in most universities and schools. Also, the official First Day of Work at companies and offices for new university graduates hires, marked by welcoming ceremonies and speeches.
• April 1 is known as April Fool's Day or All Fools' Day in many countries.
• Roman Empire - Veneralia celebrated to honor Venus.
• In San Marino, two Captains Regent, elected by Parliament, take office for six months.
• Last day of the Assyrian New Year Celebration
• Saint Jacoba
• International Day of the Birds.
• In England and Wales, local government reorganisations traditionally happen on April 1.
• Brielle celebrates victory of 1572 over Spaniards.
• Pigasus Award announcement.

Famous Birthdays:

• Diana Vandenberg: Dutch painter who did paintings of astrological inspiration and whose later work was surrealistic.
• Bobby Jordan in Harrison: New York, USA; actor (Bowery Champs, Kid Dynamite, Flying Wild).
• Don Butterfield: American tuba player (Born 1923).
• Leora Dana: Actress (Amityville II, Change of Habit), dies at 60.
• Bobby Jordan: Actor (Dead End Kids), dies of sclerosis of liver at 42.

Facts:

• First sound short films shown in New York's Rivoli Theatre.