The April Birthstone is the Diamond. Diamonds are associated with desire and connection. Symbolizing everlasting love diamonds were once thought to bring courage. Diamond is called the traditional birthstone of April. Crystal quartz is considered the secondary birthstone for April.
April Zodiac Signs
Month of April Zodiac Signs are Aries(until April 20) and Taurus(April 21 onwards).
Aries (March 21 - April 19) Aries have an amazing inner drive and don't shy away from hard work if that is what it takes to get what they want. Having a great deal of drive and ambition is their trademark. Being very social and having a great sence of humor by nature makes it easy for Aroies to blend in anywhere. Creative with a very strong will. These individuals don't like to share their emotions or feelings with others. But this can change once you get to know them better. Aries are compatible with: Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Capricorn and Pisces.
Taurus (April 20 - May 19) The Taurus has great strength in physical and mental capacities. Maybe this is why stubbornness or being a stuborn bull is often associated with this star sign. Work wise being able to teac to others is one of their strengths, at least on some level due to the fact that they are sympathetic and loving. Taurus is compatible with: Libra, Taurus, Cancer, Capricorn, Virgo and Pisces.
April Birth Flowers
Month of April is associated with Sweet Pea(also withDaisy) flower which bloom in a wide range of soft colors as well as two tone colours. It is said to symbolise pleasure or good-bye. In the Victorian era, these birth flowers formed a part of the bouquet which was sent to someone to convey gratefulness. It is also a flower given between friends to keep a secret.
Love, youth and purity. April Birth Flower Daisy conveys innocence and there are five common types.
Historical Events for April, 1876
11th » The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is organized.
20th » The April Uprising, a key point in modern Bulgarian history, leading to the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78) named Russo-Turkish War and the liberation of Bulgaria from domination as an independent part of the Ottoman Empire.
22nd » The first ever National League baseball game is played in Philadelphia.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1876
3rd » Margaret Anglin, Canadian actress, director, and producer (d. 1958)
3rd » Tomáš Baťa, Czech businessman, founded Bata Shoes (d. 1932)
4th » Maurice de Vlaminck, French painter (d. 1958)
7th » Fay Moulton, American sprinter, football player, coach, and lawyer (d. 1945)
11th » Paul Henry (painter) named Paul Henry, Irish painter (d. 1958)
11th » Ivane Javakhishvili, Georgian historian (d. 1940)
22nd » Róbert Bárány, Austrian physician, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine e.g Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1936)
22nd » Georg Lurich, Estonian wrestler and strongman (d. 1920)
23rd » Arthur Moeller van den Bruck, German historian and author (d. 1925)