The earliest April Fools’ Day hoax on record was in 1698, when people in London were told to go see the annual ceremony of the washing of the lions.

April Fools' Day is just around the corner. This year, the holiday, which is not a federal or national holiday but widely celebrated regardless, will fall on a Wednesday. Celebrated annually on April ...

Practical jokers and prankers, prepare! April Fools' Day 2026 is this week. All jokes aside, some chain restaurants are running some very real, no joke deals for the prankster holiday this year. And ...

It’s time for jokesters and pranksters to try out their best tricks — Wednesday is April Fools' Day. Humorous pranks and tricks have been entertaining the world for centuries. There’s nothing quite ...

So far today you’ve put toothpaste in your kid’s Oreos, brought mayo-filled Krispy Kremes to your co-workers, and placed a rubber band around the faucet sprayer as a surprise for your spouse. “It’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There probably have been practical jokers since the beginning of time. But April Fools' Day on April 1 is when many let their ...