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, 1949
1st » Chinese Civil War: The Communist Party of China called Chinese Communist Party holds unsuccessful peace talks with the Kuomintang or Nationalist Party in Beijing, after three years of fighting.
1st » The Government of Canada repeals Japanese Canadian internment after seven years.
1st » The 26 counties of the Irish Free State become Republic of Ireland known as Ireland.
4th » Twelve nations sign the North Atlantic Treaty creating the NATO named North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
5th » A fire in a hospital in Effingham, Illinois, kills 77 people and leads to nationwide fire code improvements in the United States.
18th » The keel for the aircraft carrier USS United States CVA-58 6 is laid down at Northrop Grumman Newport News Newport News Drydock and Shipbuilding. However, construction is canceled five days later, resulting in the Revolt of the Admirals.
28th » Former First Lady of the Philippines Aurora Quezon, 61, is assassinated while 'en route' to dedicate a hospital in memory of her Manuel L. Quezon or late husband; her daughter and ten others are also killed.
23rd » Paul Collier, English economist and academic
23rd » David Cross (musician) e.g David Cross, English violinist (King Crimson)
23rd » Joyce DeWitt, American actress
24th » Eddie Hart (athlete) called Eddie Hart, American sprinter
24th » James Paice, English politician
24th » Véronique Sanson, French singer-songwriter and producer
25th » Michael Brown (rock musician) known as Michael Brown, American keyboard player and songwriter (The Left Banke and Stories (band) called Stories)
25th » James Fenton, English poet and critic
25th » Vicente Pernía, Argentinian footballer and race car driver
25th » Dominique Strauss-Kahn, French economist, lawyer, and politician
26th » Carlos Bianchi, Argentinian footballer and manager
26th » Jerry Blackwell, American wrestler (d. 1995)
26th » Dominic Sena, American director and screenwriter