Event:
An earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale strikes 58 miles northwest of Iquique, Chile; though larger than the 6.7 quake on March 16th, scientists expect an even stronger quake in this region in the future
More Notable Events on April 1:
1991 Iran releases British hostage Roger Cooper after 5 years
1991 U.S. minimum wage goes from $3.80 to $4.25 per hour
1986 World oil prices dip below $10 a barrel
1982 U.S. formally transfers Canal Zone to Panama
1748 Ruins of Pompeii found
