April 15th is the day we officially celebrate That Sucks Day and Take a Wild Guess Day.
Welcome to the 105th day of the year! We’re gradually getting through the year, but we still have another 260 days remaining in 2025.
What can we say about April 15th? This day was a day of historical proportions. We are talking about battles and assassinations, historical figure deaths and major disasters. Yes, a gloomy day indeed, but it’s not all doom & gloom!
Did you know that on this day, April 15, 1870, Canada stopped accepting US silver coins as legal tender? Over five million dollars worth of US coins were handed in for exchange.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about April 15th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on April 15 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Aretha Franklin, who died August 16, 2018, won the Pulitzer Prize.
The Pulitzer board said the award was given to Franklin for "her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades."
The island of Malta was awarded the George Cross by King George VI of England.
At the height of World War II, Malta held off Axis forces time and time again until all but the last scraps of fuel and food were left. Malta was awarded the George Cross, the highest non-military honor, for the heroism and devotion of its people during this siege.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Emma Watson? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1990
Emma Watson
English Actress
Age
35 years old
Born IN
Paris, France
1452
Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Polymath
Died On
May 2, 1519 (Age 67)
Born IN
Tuscana, Italy
1995
Cody Christian
American Actor
Age
30 years old
Born IN
Maine, USA
1982
Seth Rogen
Canadian Actor
Age
43 years old
Born IN
British Columbia, Canada
1979
Luke Evans
Welsh Actor
Age
46 years old
Born IN
Wales, UK
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on this day share the Aries star sign.
If you are an Aries, just know that it’s a good idea sometimes to slow down. Being supercharged gives you many advantages in life, but take time to play with your energy and find some balance.
People born in April all have the Diamond birthstone. Diamond symbolizes divine light and brilliance, and the bearer is faithful while acquiring great riches and treasures in one’s life.
The daisy, April’s primary birth flower, stands for innocence and purity. The sweet pea, the secondary birth flower, conveys blissful pleasure and the sentiment of farewell.
If you were lucky enough to be born on April 15th, you were likely conceived around July 23rd, the year before.
Babies conceived on this day will likely be born around January 6th, 2026.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, April 15th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1809 — 1865
Abraham Lincoln
American President Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. He died on this day in 1865, at age 56 in Washington D.C., USA.
Quotes
Below are the most famous quotes people have said or written on April 15th throughout history.
1978
“Life is an adventure in forgiveness.”
Norman Cousins
(American Journalist)
Special Holidays
Here are some unusual holidays that are celebrated on this day.
United States
National That Sucks Day
Sometimes people are just too cheery and optimistic, to the point that it really gets on your nerves. Fortunately, National That Sucks Day is here just in time to remind us to look at the glass half-empty sometimes, as some things are nothing but terrible - it’s as simple as that!
United States
National Take a Wild Guess Day
We can’t always know what the answer is all the time, and that’s okay. In fact, that’s exactly what Take A Wild Guess Day is all about. So don’t stress the details too much today, and try to find ways to make wild guesses and see how lucky you are!
Fact Of The Day
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