MONDAY, April 1, 2024

On this day...

1963-Soap operas "General Hospital" & "The Doctors" premier on TV

1970 John Lennon & Yoko Ono release hoax they are having dual sex change operations

1974-Ayatollah Khomeini calls for an Islamic Republic in Iran

1977-Attempt for Muslim state in Chad fails

1982-U.S. formally transfers Canal Zone to Panama

1984-Eight men record longest distance (13 miles) rowed in 24 hours

1991-U.S. minimum wage goes from $3.80 to $4.25 per hour

1991-Warsaw Pact officially dissolves

1991-Supreme Court rules jurors can't be barred from serving due to race

1992-Rocker Billy Idol fined $2,000 for hitting a woman

1992-World's seven wealthiest nations agree on $24 billion aid for former USSR

1994-Bob Feller Statue on Indians Plaza, dedicated

1995-Carlson Wagonlit Travel Agency begins charging $15 service fee

1996-Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Boston MA on WBCN 104.1 FM (morning)