The British Admiralty, War Office and Air Ministry are replaced by a unified Defence Council of the United Kingdom. Date: April 1, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the first operational fighter aircraft with Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing capabilities, enters service with the Royal Air Force. Date: April 1, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today)

A Royal Air Maroc Sud Aviation Caravelle crashes near Berrechid, Morocco, killing 61. Date: April 1, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today)

President Richard Nixon signs the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act into law. Date: April 1, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today)

Bangladesh Liberation War: The Pakistan Army massacre more than a thousand people in Keraniganj Upazila, Bangladesh. Date: April 1, 1971 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1971 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Local Government Act 1972 of England and Wales comes into effect. Date: April 1, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak found Apple Computer, Inc. Date: April 1, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1976 📅 On This Day (Today)

Iran becomes an Islamic republic by a 99% vote, officially overthrowing the Shah. Date: April 1, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1979 📅 On This Day (Today)

Singer Marvin Gaye is shot to death by his father in his home in Arlington Heights, Los Angeles, California. Date: April 1, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1984 📅 On This Day (Today)