NASA is targeting an April 1 launch for its Artemis II mission around the moon, marking the first crewed lunar flight since Apollo in 1972. Officials said Thursday they completed a flight readiness ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 1, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Sports flashback: April 1, 1972 It was ...

Across cultures, early spring is a time to let loose and play pranks—but historians can’t agree on who invented the custom of April 1 fun. Dutch artist Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen's "Laughing Fool," ...

Today is Wednesday, April 1, the 91st day of 2026 with 274 to follow. This is known as April Fools' Day. The moon is full. Morning stars are Jupiter and Mars. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

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