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, 1959
1st » Archbishop Iakovos of America known as Iakovos is enthroned as Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America e.g Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America.
8th » A team of computer manufacturers, users, and university people led by Grace Hopper meets to discuss the creation of a new programming language that would be called COBOL.
8th » The Organization of American States drafts an agreement to create the Inter-American Development Bank.
10th » Akihito, future Emperor of Japan, marries Empress Michiko of Japan named Michiko.
25th » The St. Lawrence Seaway, linking the North American Great Lakes (North America) named Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean, officially opens to shipping.
25th » Paul Madden (diplomat) called Paul Madden, English diplomat, British High Commissioner to Australia
25th » Daniel Kash, Canadian actor and director
25th » Tony Phillips, American baseball player
26th » John Corabi, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Mötley Crüe, Angora (band) Angora, The Scream (band) The Scream, Union (band) Union, and Brides of Destruction)
26th » Thanasis Papakonstantinou, Greek singer-songwriter and bouzouki player
27th » Sheena Easton, Scottish singer-songwriter, producer, and actress
27th » Louis Lortie, Canadian-German pianist
27th » Neil Pearson, English actor
28th » Erhard Loretan, Swiss mountaineer (d. 2011)
30th » Paul Gross, Canadian actor, singer, producer, and screenwriter
30th » Stephen Harper, Canadian politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Canada
30th » W. Thomas Smith, Jr., American journalist and author