What happend on 1st April

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1979

Iran's government becomes Islamic Republic by a 98% vote, overthrowing the Shah officially.

1976

Apple Computer Company is formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. The Central Railroad of New Jersey is bankrupt and Conrail takes over its operations.

1974

In the United Kingdom, new administrative counties come into being.

1973

Project Tiger, a tiger conservation project, is launched in the Corbett National Park, India.

1970

American Motors introduces the Gremlin.

1970

President Richard Nixon signs the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act into law banning cigarette advertisements in the United States starting on January 1, 1971.

1970

Phil Spector finishes the orchestral overdubs for the upcoming Beatles album, Let It Be, including the songs "Let It Be", "Across the Universe", and "The Long and Winding Road". This causes controversy among Beatles fans who feel that Phil Spector has overproduced the album.

1969

The Hawker Siddeley Harrier enters service with the RAF.

1967

The United States Department of Transportation begins operation.

1960

The United States launches the first weather satellite, TIROS-1.