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, 1962
2nd » The first official panda crossing is opened outside London Waterloo station.
16th » Walter Cronkite takes over as the lead news anchor of the 'CBS Evening News', during which time he would become "the most trusted man in America".
Famous Birthdays on April in 1962
1st » Mark Shulman (author) named Mark Shulman, American author
1st » Chris Grayling, English politician, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
2nd » Billy Dean, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
2nd » Clark Gregg, American actor, director, and screenwriter
3rd » Dave Miley, American baseball player and manager
3rd » Mike Ness, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Social Distortion)
3rd » Jaya Prada, Indian actress and politician
3rd » Jennifer Rubin (actress) e.g Jennifer Rubin, American actress
4th » Craig Adams (musician) Craig Adams, English bass player and songwriter (The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission (band) The Mission, The Alarm, Spear of Destiny (band) Spear of Destiny, and Theatre of Hate)
4th » Kailasho Devi, Indian social worker and politician
4th » Ava Fabian, American model and actress
4th » Marco Giovannetti, Italian cyclist
4th » Anita Renfroe, American comedian
5th » Charlie Adam (footballer born 1962) known as Charlie Adam, Scottish footballer (d. 2012)
5th » Prince Carl Christian of Hohenzollern
5th » Lana Clarkson, American actress (d. 2003)
5th » Gord Donnelly, Canadian ice hockey player
5th » Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Kalmyk businessman and politician, 1st Head of Kalmykia named President of Kalmykia
16th » Ian MacKaye, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Fugazi (band) named Fugazi, Minor Threat, The Teen Idles, The Evens, and Embrace (American band) e.g Embrace)