Who started April Fools Day? Possible origins, when to prank this week
- Posted on March 31, 2026
- By Detroit Free Press
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Who started April Fools Day? Possible origins, when to prank this week

April Fools' Day is this week, Wednesday, April 1, and for those planning pranks, here's how the goofy day became a long-standing tradition.