This Day in History %u2014 History.com %u2014 What Happened Today in History. I know that you have either been the victim of an April Fool's Day prank, or played one yourself. But, did you know that April 1st became popularized by English pranksters as far back as 1700? In France, the practice of placing a paper fish on someone's back was a symbol of gullibility. The actual day dates back to 1582 and the Council of Trent. So, don't be an April fish, and be careful today. Watch your back! The pranksters are certain to be out in force.
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April 01, 2011
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