April 2021
Birthday – IAIN RANKIN (38)
Iain Thomas Rankin is the 29th premier of Nova Scotia since February 23, 2021, who serves in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, representing the electoral district of Timberlea-Prospect.
Find out more »TITANIC ANNIVERSARY
“Titanic Disaster Anniversary”. Shortly before midnight on April 14, 1912 the ship collided with an iceberg, causing it to sink at 2:20 am on April 15th.
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL MOMENT OF LAUGHTER DAY
April 14 every year is International Moment of Laughter Day, a day to remind people to laugh out loud every day. Originator Izzy Gesell says “Laughter comes right after breathing as just about the healthiest thing you can do. It relieves stress, instills optimism, raises self-confidence, defuses resistance to change, and enhances all your relationships". Laughing out loud is as essential as breathing.
Find out more »Birthday – CANADIAN PENNY
April 15,1920 : Royal Canadian Mint releases first Canadian small penny coin. Production of the penny ceased in May 2012, and the Royal Canadian Mint ceased distribution of them as of February 4, 2013. However, like all other discontinued currency in the Canadian monetary system, the coin remains legal tender. Nevertheless, once distribution of the coin ceased, vendors were no longer expected to return pennies as change for cash purchases, and were encouraged to round purchases to the nearest five…
Find out more »EASTER SUNDAY
Easter Sunday in Canada celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection after his death, which is described in the Christian Bible. Some people observe Easter Sunday by attending church while others spend time with their families and friends or engage in Easter egg activities. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, April 17, 2022 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Canada.
Find out more »4/20
April 20 (or 4/20) is cherished by pot smokers around the world as a reason to toke up with friends and massive crowds each year. Major rallies occur across the US and Canada, particularly in places like Colorado, California, and 15 other states where marijuana has been legalized.
Find out more »Birthday QUEEN ELIZABETH II (95)
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 95th birthday, six years after she became the longest-reigning English monarch in history. Although the late Queen Mother gave birth to Queen Elizabeth II on this day in April, public celebrations for her birthday do not take place until June, and the official celebration date changes every year. Her birthday marks the first of her celebrations in many years which will go ahead without Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away on April…
Find out more »NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY
The World’s Largest Film Festival cancels 1000 live screenings and moves to an all-online social distancing edition The seventh annual National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) will unite Canadians in a celebration of our cinematic culture by moving screenings and events online this year. The centrepiece of programming this year is “CanFilmDay Live”: an interactive livestream broadcast from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM on YouTube and canfilmday.ca. It will feature engaging, interactive activities, conversations with filmmakers and other industry professionals, short videos…
Find out more »Birthday – PETER FRAMPTON (71)
Peter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950) is an English rock musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. He was previously associated with the bands Humble Pie and the Herd. As a solo artist, Frampton released several albums including his international breakthrough album, the live release Frampton Comes Alive!.
Find out more »Album – “STICKY FINGERS” (ROLLING STONES)
Sticky Fingers is the ninth British and eleventh American studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released 23 April 1971 on their new, and own, label Rolling Stones Records after previously having been contracted by Decca Records and London Records in the UK and US since 1963. The original cover artwork, conceived by Andy Warhol and photographed and designed by members of his art collective, The Factory, was highly innovative, showing a sexually suggestive picture of a…
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