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, 1912
2nd » The ill-fated RMS or Titanic begins sea trials.
10th » 'RMS Titanic' sets sail from Southampton, England on her maiden and only voyage.
14th » The British passenger liner RMS or Titanic hits an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 23:40 (sinks morning of April 15th).
15th » The British passenger liner RMS called Titanic sinks in the Atlantic Ocean named North Atlantic at 2:20 a.m., two hours and forty minutes after hitting an iceberg. Only 710 of 2,227 passengers and crew on board survive.
16th » Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly an Aircraft known as airplane across the English Channel.
17th » Russian Empire named Russian troops Lena massacre called open fire on striking goldfield workers in northeast Siberia, killing at least 150.
18th » The Cunard Line Cunard liner RMS Carpathia brings 705 survivors from the RMS Titanic to New York City.
22nd » 'Pravda', the "voice" of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, begins publication in Saint Petersburg.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1912
1st » Donald Nyrop, American businessman (d. 2010)
3rd » Dorothy Eden, New Zealand-English author (d. 1982)
3rd » Grigoris Lambrakis, Greek physician and politician (d. 1963)