Historical Events
- 9 people are killed by a suicide bombing in Tikrit, Iraq
- The world’s first smelling TV screen is unveiled in Japan
Famous Deaths
- Basia Johnson (née Barbara Piasecka), Polish-American domestic servant, philanthropist, humanitarian, art collector, and heir to Johnson & Johnson fortune, dies at 76
- Jack Pardee, American College Football Hall of Fame linebacker (Texas A&M; NFL: LA Rams, Washington Redskins) and coach (Houston Oilers), dies at gallbladder cancer at 76
- Nicolae Martinescu, Romanian Greco-Roman wrestler (Olympic gold 100kg 1972), dies at 73
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About April 1, 2013
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Holidays: Easter Monday (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
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#1 Song: Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz
#1 Song: Let's Get Ready To Rhumble - Pj & Duncan
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