All Fools' Day
Britishnoun
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Ever since All Fools' Day, 1949, when it was taken away from prison authority and given to the Ministry of Health, the big, grim hospital has been known officially as the Broadmoor Institution.
From Time Magazine Archive
On All Fools' Day, he appointed one John Joseph Connors, a dapper, poker-faced ward heeler, as chairman of the Boston Board of Election Commissioners.
From Time Magazine Archive
According to custom, the strike began on the first minute of All Fools' Day, but affected no mine schedules until 24 hours later.
From Time Magazine Archive
All Fools' Day in other lands, was celebrated by a monarchist outbreak in Berlin.
From Time Magazine Archive
Admirers of the Philosopher Priestley chose All Fools' Day, 1831, as the fitting day to celebrate the anniversary of his birth.
From Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide Arranged Alphabetically by Harman, Thomas T.
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