Today in History

Today is Tuesday, April 1, the 92nd day of 2008. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool's Day.

ON THIS DATE

In 1853, Cincinnati established a fire department of paid city employees.

In 1918, the Royal Air Force was established in Britain.

In 1946, tidal waves struck the Hawaiian islands, resulting in more than 170 deaths.

In 1958, President Eisenhower signed a $1.85 billion emergency housing measure.

In 1963, most of New York City's daily newspapers resumed publishing after settlement was reached in a 114-day strike.

In 1970, President Nixon signed a measure banning cigarette advertising on radio and television, to take effect after January 1, 1971.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

"Life is short. Live it up." — Nikita S. Khrushchev, Soviet leader (1894-1971).