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, 1932
5th » Alcohol prohibition in Finland ends. Alcohol sales begin in Alko liquor stores.
5th » Dominion of Newfoundland: 10,000 rioters seize the Colonial Building leading to the end of self-government.
23rd » The 153-year-old De Adriaan, Haarlem called De Adriaan Windmill in Haarlem, Netherlands burns down. It is rebuilt and reopens exactly 70 years later.
24th » Benny Rothman leads the mass trespass of Kinder Scout, leading to substantial legal reforms in the United Kingdom.
28th » A vaccine for yellow fever is announced for use on humans.
9th » Jim Fowler, American zoologist and television host
9th » Armin Jordan, Swiss conductor (d. 2006)
9th » Peter Moores, English businessman and philanthropist
9th » Carl Perkins, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1998)
10th » Delphine Seyrig, Lebanese-American actress and director (d. 1990)
10th » Omar Sharif, Egyptian actor
11th » Joel Grey, American actor, singer, and dancer
12th » Lakshman Kadirgamar, Sri Lankan lawyer and politician, 5th Minister of Foreign Affairs (Sri Lanka) called Minister of Foreign Affairs for Sri Lanka (d. 2005)
12th » Jean-Pierre Marielle, French actor
12th » Julio Ojeda Pascual, Spanish-Peruvian bishop (d. 2013)
12th » Tiny Tim (musician) called Tiny Tim, American singer and ukulele player (d. 1996)
13th » Orlando Letelier, Chilean-American economist and politician, Ministry of National Defense (Chile) e.g Chilean Minister of National Defense (d. 1976)
14th » Atef Ebeid, Egyptian academic and politician, 47th List of Prime Ministers of Egypt named Prime Minister of Egypt (d. 2014)
14th » Bob Grant (actor) named Bob Grant, English actor (d. 2003)
14th » Loretta Lynn, American singer-songwriter and guitarist