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Today in History for 1st April 2026
Historical Events1064 - The body of the first bishop of Tournai, Saint Eleutherius of Tournai, is translated (moved)1924 - The Royal Canadian Air Force officially forms1973 - Despite a final round, 5-3 loss to Montreal, Boston Bruins center Phil Esposito wins his third consecutive NHL scoring title with 130 points from 55 goals and 75 assists in the 78-game season1995 - Carlson Wagonlit Travel Agency begins charging a $15 service fee1999 - Philadelphia 76ers head coach Larry Brown wins his 900th pro game with an 88-84 win over Miami Heat; Brown record: 671-547 NBA, 229-107 ABA, combined 900-654More Historical Events Famous Birthdays1858 - Arnold Aletrino, Dutch physician, criminologist, and author (From Life), born in Amsterdam (d. 1916)1947 - Norm Van Lier, American basketball point guard (NBA All-Star 1974, 76, 77; Chicago Bulls) and broadcaster (Comcast SportsNet), born in East Liverpool, Ohio (d. 2009)1952 - Bernard Stiegler, French philosopher and founder of the Institute of Research and Innovation (2006), born in Villebon-sur-Yvette, France (d. 2020)1974 - Richard Christy, American heavy metal drummer (Charred Walls of the Damned), and radio personality (The Howard Stern Show), born in Fort Scott, Kansas, U.S.1987 - Ding Junhui, Chinese snooker player (Masters 2011; Shanghai Masters 2013, 16; UK C'ships 2005, 09, 19), born in Yixing, Jiangsu, ChinaMore Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths1799 - Narciso Casanovas, composer, dies at 521901 - Franois-Marie Raoult, French physicist and chemist (Law of Raoult), dies at 701987 - Henri Cochet, French tennis player (French Open 1926, 28, 30, 32; Wimbledon 1927, 29; US Open 1928), dies at 851990 - Russell Vis, American Greco-Roman wrestler (Olympic gold freestyle lightweight 1924), dies at 892020 - Adam Schlesinger, American rock musician (Fountains Of Wayne) and songwriter (That Thing You Do), dies of COVID-19 complications at 52More Famous Deaths
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