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April 1 , 2002

Various April Fool's Hoaxes are perpetrated throughout the world, as is custom.

April 6 , 2002

As the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict intensifies, the United States repeats its demands to Israel that it should pull back its troops.

April 7 , 2002

There are reports that the Poincaré Conjecture may have been solved by Martin Dunwoody .

April 11 , 2002

Ten nations deposit their ratifications for the International Criminal Court at a United Nations ceremony, bringing the total to 66, well above the 60 needed to bring the Statute into force. The ICC will therefore come into force on 1 July 2002.

April 12 , 2002

Coup D'état in Venezuela . President Hugo Chávez is brought to military barracks. Military announces transitional government consisting of mix of civilians and military headed by leader of the Venezualan Chamber of Commerce(FEDECAMERAS), Pedro Carmona, who immediately repeals constitution, dissolves supreme court and parliament.

April 14 , 2002

Hugo Chávez returns to power in Venezuela.

April 16 , 2002

Hetal Panjari's father Mr. Shantilal Mehta died on the spot as a Mud carrying vehicle dashed into him throwing him around ten feet away. He is survived by his wife Jayaben Tejani, sons Mukesh and Ashwin, daughters Pratibha, Kokila, Hema and Hetal. All are married and well settled.

April 21 , 2002

Extreme-right candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen qualifies for second round of French Presidential Elections. Right-wing incumbent Jacques Chirac places first. Socialist prime minister Lionel Jospin places third and announces his retirement from politics. Thousands take to the street all over France to protest against Le Pen.

---Chirac (19.9%), Le Pen (17.4%), Jospin (16.3%), Bayrou (6.5%), Lauguiller (6.3%), Mamere (5.5%), Chevenement (5.3%), Besancenot (4.5%), Saint-Josse (4.0%), Hue (3.6%). Turnout 75%.

April 26 , 2002

In Erfurt , Germany , a nineteen-year-old runs Amok at his high school, killing 13 teachers, two other pupils, a police officer and himself. The event sparks a discussion about stricter weapons laws in Germany, and about banning violent computer games and movies.

April 28 , 2002

- Russian General who ran for the presidency against Boris Yeltsin ; Ruth Handler - inventor of the Barbie Doll