What happened today in history?


History of April 01

On April 01 the following events have occured in our world's history.

1778 - Oliver Pollock - a New Orleans Businessman - creates the "$".
1850 - San Francisco County Government established.
1941 - Navy takes over Treasure Island.
1960 - TIROS I (Television & Infra-Red Observation Satellite) launched to improve weather prediction.