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Richard C Gilbert’s April Fools Day Blog

April 1, 2021 By Richard C. Gilbert

Thursday, April 1st. Day 91 of 2021

It’s April Fools Day. Have fun or hide till midnight

1778: A New Orleans businessman, Oliver Pollock created the $ symbol

1876: The first National League Baseball game was played. Boston beat Philadelphia 6-5

1924: Adolf Hitler is sentenced to five years imprisonment for his participation in the “Beer Hall Putsch” but spends only nine months in jail

1954: The United States Air Force Academy was formed in Colorado

1976: Apple Computer began operations

1991: Duke wins first NCAA Basketball Championship

In the News: Wireless broadband project to expand in Alexander County…Stony Point man jailed on Wednesday…5 arrested by Sheriff’s Office in connection to vehicle break-ins…Gunfire strikes vehicles in Hickory…Morganton doctor pleads guilty to assault on a female

Weather: Rain is gone. Sunshine and much cooler, windy too

Sports: Cougar JV Football runs win streak to 45…Hickory visits Cougar Stadium tonight in a battle of bitter old rivals…Panthers keeping mum on plans for draft…Play Ball !!! Major League Baseball Season begins today

Happy Birthday: Samuel Alito, Terry Nichols, Susan Boyle, Rachel Maddow, Hillary Scott

They’re coming ! https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/03/30/cicadas-brood-x-prepares-swarm-15-states-dc/7044411002/

Spongebob gets censured https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/ny-spongebob-squarepants-pulled-amazon-paramount-plus-inappropriate-content-20210330-bfameovlfjcrjezk6avkjxciye-story.html

Have you ever said “I know but I’m not saying ? https://apnews.com/article/detectives-tiger-woods-crash-cause-f085569ef13244c213a713dd0467b80a

The Detroit Lions are moving to Stony Point

Quote of the Day: “Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until 75″…. Benjamin Franklin

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