April 1 marks the 91st day in the calendar year (or the 92nd day during leap years), leaving 274 days until the year concludes.
- 1945 – The birth of John Barbata occurred.
- 1959 – Steven Knight was born on this day.
- 1963 – The world welcomed James Robinson.
- 1976 – Troy Baker's birthdate.
- 1976 – The birth of David Oyelowo took place.
- 1979 – The publication of Han Solo at Stars' End happened.
- 1982 – The birth of Taran Killam is celebrated.
- 1983 – Matt Lanter entered the world.
- 1986 – Ewoks (1985) 8 saw its release.
- 1992 – The release of The Last Command occurred.
- 1992 – Dark Empire 3 was published.
- 1993 – The publishing of Prophets of the Dark Side took place.
- 1993 – The release of Classic Star Wars 8 happened.
- 1994 – The Courtship of Princess Leia was brought to the public.
- 1994 – Classic Star Wars 18 was made available.
- 1995 – Star Wars Galaxy Magazine 3 was released to the masses.
- 1996 – Junior Jedi Knights: Promises saw its publication.
- 1996 – The release of Star Wars Galaxy Magazine 7 occurred.
- 1996 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 7 was published.
- 1997 – Galaxy of Fear: Planet Plague was made available to the public.
- 1997 – Young Jedi Knights: Diversity Alliance was published.
- 1997 – Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End 2 was released.
- 1997 – Cynabar's Fantastic Technology: Droids was published for the masses.
- 1997 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 18 was released.
- 1998 – The _X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Battleground: Tatooine_ trade paperback was published.
- 1998 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 29 was published.
- 1998 – Star Wars Missions 8: Togorian Trap was released.
- 1999 – Star Wars Missions 20: Total Destruction was published.
- 2000 – Episode I Adventures 8: Trouble on Tatooine was released.
- 2000 – Episode I Adventures Game Book 8: Trouble on Tatooine was published.
- 2000 – Jedi Apprentice: The Captive Temple was released.
- 2001 – Jedi Apprentice: The Dangerous Rescue was published.
- 2001 – Star Wars Insider 53 saw its release.
- 2002 – Jedi Apprentice Special Edition: The Followers was published.
- 2003 – The Boba Fett: Crossfire paperback was published.
- 2004 – "Clone Wars Chapter 15" was broadcast on Cartoon Network.
- 2006 – Star Wars Insider 87 was published.
- 2007 – The Last of the Jedi: Secret Weapon was released.
- 2011 – "Padawan Lost" and "Wookiee Hunt" were broadcast on Cartoon Network.
- 2012 – "An Apology" was published.
- 2015 – Kanan 1 was released.
- 2016 – Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens was released on digital HD and Disney Movies.
- 2019 – The death of Vonda N. McIntyre occurred.
- 2019 – LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary, New Edition was published.
- 2020 – Star Wars Insider 196 was published.
- 2025 – The High Republic: Into the Light is scheduled for release.
- 2025 – A paperback reprint of Bloodline is planned.
- 2025 – A paperback reprint of Lords of the Sith is planned.
- 2025 – A paperback reprint of Master & Apprentice is planned.
- 2025 – LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition is scheduled for release.
April 1 is widely recognized as April Fool's Day in numerous nations. StarWars.com has a history of posting jokes on this particular day, including:
- 2001 – April 1, 1979 Main Page, presented as a "preview" of The Empire Strikes Back.
- 2004 – _Revenge of the Sith_ was humorously renamed The Creeping Fear within the site's navigation.
- 2006 – The Shadow War Chronicles Databank update, drawing inspiration from the movie Willow.
- 2010 – Star Wars: The Old Republic announced the introduction of a new character class: Sarlacc Enforcer.
Wookieepedia has also altered the appearance of its wiki to celebrate April 1.