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, 1947
1st » Paul of Greece named Paul becomes king of Greece, on the death of his childless elder brother, George II of Greece or George II.
6th » The first Tony Awards are presented for theatrical achievement.
9th » The Glazier–Higgins–Woodward tornadoes kill 181 and injure 970 in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
16th » Texas City Disaster: An explosion on board a freighter in port causes the city of Texas City, Texas, to catch fire, killing almost 600.
16th » Bernard Baruch coins the term "Cold War" to describe the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union.
28th » Thor Heyerdahl and five crew mates set out from Peru on the 'Kon-Tiki' to prove that Peruvian natives could have settled Polynesia.
30th » In Nevada, the Boulder Dam is renamed the Hoover Dam a second time.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1947
1st » Alain Connes, French mathematician and educator
1st » Philippe Kirsch, Canadian lawyer and judge
1st » Francine Prose, American author
1st » Robin Scott, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (M (band) called M)
1st » Norm Van Lier, American basketball player, coach, and sportscaster (d. 2009)
2nd » Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican singer-songwriter
2nd » Emmylou Harris, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
8th » Steve Howe (guitarist) Steve Howe, English guitarist, songwriter, and producer (Yes (band) Yes, Asia, Tomorrow (band) Tomorrow, GTR (band) GTR, and Bodast)
8th » Robert Kiyosaki, American businessman, co-founded Cashflow Technologies
8th » Pascal Lamy, French businessman and politician
8th » Larry Norman, American singer-songwriter, and producer (People!) (d. 2008)
9th » Giovanni Andrea Cornia, Italian development economist