Ulysses by James Joyce is published. In 2001, the book would be one of three books by Joyce to be named as part of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century by the editorial board of the American Modern Library. Ulysses would be chosen as the #1 book of the century.
... biscuit[?] producer (+ 1985)
April 3 - Sally Rand[?], dancer (+ 1979)
April 7 - Ralph Bunche[?], diplomat, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
April 16 - Fifi ...