<p>Hm yes April 1 was actually the date of Hitler’s sentencing for his role in the Putsch. It is also the birthday of Phil Niekro (a happy day for Braves fans) and the birthday of Toshiro Mifune (a happy day for…Japanese cinema fans?) Also Clamzonio’s comment made me nostalgic for the old History Channel…before it turned into the Conspiracy Channel and came out with a show about Nostradamus every week…oh also April 1 is the birthday of Otto von Bismarck! Blood and iron, Crimson hopefuls, blood and iron!</p>