April Fools
(Comedians)
(Comedians)
This comedian will always be remembered as the crazy, accident-prone, lovable Lucy Ricardo
Lucille Ball
April 14-15, 1912: This passenger ship sank in the Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceburg on it's voyage from Southampton to New York City
Titanic
This type of egg has been beaten and then cooked in a pan with butter or oil until they are soft and creamy
Scrambled Egg
Finish the expression: A red sky in morning...
...sailors/sheppard warning
Known for his silent film era performances, his character "The Tramp" became an iconic figure in the history of cinema. He was not only a comedic actor but also a director, producer, and composer.
Charlie Chaplin
April 15, 1947: Jackie Robinson made his Major League Baseball debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the sport's color barrier and becoming the first...
..African American to play in the modern era of the MLB.
A dish made by beating eggs and cooking them in a pan with various fillings such as cheese, vegetables, meats, or herbs. The eggs are folded over the fillings to create a half-moon shape.
Omlette
Particularly near bodies of water or areas with moist soil, this type of weather can occur, especially during the early morning or evening hours. It affects visibility.
fog
This comedian was known for his quick wit, improvisational skills, and distinctive mustache and cigar. His comedic style often involved wordplay and satire.
Groucho Marx
9 to 12 April 1917 The thoroughly planned and executed victory has become a post-war symbol for Canadian identity and independence
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Hard-boiled eggs that have been cut in half lengthwise, with the yolks removed and mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, and other seasonings. The yolk mixture is then spooned back into the egg whites and garnished with toppings such as paprika or chopped herbs.
Deviled Egg
This is a type of storm where small balls of ice fall from the sky
A legendary entertainer known for his work in radio, television, and film, he was famous for his rapid-fire delivery of jokes and his iconic appearances on USO tours to entertain American troops.
Bob Hope
April 12, 1961: Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet cosmonaut, became the first human to
travel into space
Eggs that have been cracked into simmering water and cooked until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny. These type of eggs are typically served on their own or as a topping for dishes like eggs Benedict.
Poached Eggs
This type of spring weather can trigger allergies for some people, known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis
Pollination
This comedian made her breakthrough appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in 1965. She became a frequent guest and eventually a guest host, making history as the first woman to host a late-night talk show on a major network
Joan Rivers
April 22, 1509: This King began his reign in England. He is known for his six marriages and his efforts to have his first marriage annulled
King Henry VIII
A dish made by cutting a hole in a slice of bread and frying it in a pan with butter or oil, then cracking an egg into the hole and cooking until the egg is set. The egg and bread are cooked together until golden brown on both sides
"toad in a hole" "bullseye eggs", "eggs in a frame", "egg in a hole", "eggs in a nest", "gashouse eggs", "gashouse special", "gasthaus eggs", "hole in one", "one-eyed Jack", "one-eyed Pete", "one-eyed Sam", "pirate's eye", and "popeye"
A powerful and fast-moving windstorm that brings strong, straight-line winds over a large area. It often happens during severe thunderstorms and can cause widespread damage to trees, buildings, and power lines. Ottawa had one of these in 2022
Derecho