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Pennies, Puddles, and Pop Quizzes: April Fool's Day Is Packed With Holidays Worth Celebrating
What's on the holiday calendar today? Buckle up, because April 1st is absolutely stacked.
International Fun at Work Day falls on April Fool's Day every year, and honestly, what better way to celebrate than a morning pop quiz on live television? We couldn't agree more.
National One-Cent Day is also on the calendar, honoring the very first one-cent piece, which was designed by none other than Benjamin Franklin and minted all the way back in 1787. The coin's obverse featured a sundial and the phrase "Mind Your Business," which, frankly, still holds up. And yes, the penny may be on its way out, but that doesn't mean we can't tip our hats to a classic.
National Jump in Muddy Puddles Day is here, and if you have a little one at home, you probably already know exactly which beloved British animated preschool series inspired this one. Hint: it involves a very famous pig family. Go ahead and jump in.
And rounding out today's calendar, National Walking Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday in April every year. It's a simple reminder that putting one foot in front of the other is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stay healthy. El Paseo and downtown Palm Springs certainly make for some beautiful routes.
This Week's Pop Quiz: Walk This Way
Today's theme was all about walking, and Jerry brought two great questions to the studio. Think you know your rock history and your local Palm Springs landmarks? Find out by watching the video above!
Question 1:
One of Aerosmith's biggest hit singles, the Billboard Top 10 rock and roll classic "Walk This Way," was released in 1975. According to the band, the inspiration for the song's title came from watching a scene in a science fiction comedy film, in which a hunchbacked servant welcomes a visitor with the phrase "walk this way." Which film is it?
A) Little Shop of Horrors
B) The Rocky Horror Picture Show
C) Young Frankenstein
Question 2:
On February 26, 1992, the first five celebrities were inducted into the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. Among them was a beloved Hollywood actor who starred in six Thin Man films alongside actress Myrna Loy, and who passed away right here in Palm Springs in 1984 at the age of 94. Who is it?
A) Gregory Peck
B) Humphrey Bogart
C) William Powell
Watch the video above to test your knowledge and see how the studio audience did!
By: NBC Palm Springs
April 1, 2026
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