April Fools' Day - John Aubrey, 'Fooles holy day'
1686
The first British reference to the recurring custom: in 1686 the antiquary John Aubrey referred to the celebration as 'Fooles holy day'. This confirms the annual observance was established in England by the late 17th century.
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