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, 1963
10th » One hundred twenty-nine American sailors die when the submarine USS Thresher SSN-593 6 sinks at sea.
11th » Pope John XXIII issues 'Pacem in Terris', the first encyclical addressed to all instead of to Catholics alone.
12th » The Soviet Union Soviet nuclear-powered submarine Soviet submarine K-33 K-33 collides with the Finland Finnish merchant vessel M/S 'Finnclipper' in the Denmark Danish straits.
16th » Martin Luther King, Jr. or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. pens his Letter from Birmingham Jail while incarcerated in Birmingham, Alabama for protesting against segregation.
24th » Marriage of HRH Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy named Princess Alexandra of Kent to the Hon Angus Ogilvy at Westminster Abbey in London.
26th » In Libya, amendments to the constitution transform Libya (United Kingdom of Libya) into one national unity (Kingdom of Libya) and allows for female participation in elections.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1963
1st » Teodoro de Villa Diaz, Filipino guitarist and songwriter (The Dawn (band) or The Dawn) (d. 1988)
2nd » Shane Barbi, American model, author, and activist
2nd » Sia Barbi, American model, author, and activist
2nd » Karl Beattie, English director and producer
2nd » Mike Gascoyne, English engineer
2nd » Tim Hodge, American voice actor, animator, and screenwriter
2nd » Michael Panes, American actor and singer
3rd » Criss Oliva, American guitarist and songwriter (Savatage) (d. 1993)
3rd » Tsuyoshi Sekito, Japanese guitarist and songwriter (The Black Mages)
4th » A. Michael Baldwin, American actor, producer, and screenwriter
4th » Jack Del Rio, American football player and coach
4th » Dale Hawerchuk, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
4th » Jane McDonald, English singer and actress
4th » Graham Norton, Irish actor and talk show host
6th » Rafael Correa, Ecuadorian politician, 54th President of Ecuador
7th » Jaime de Marichalar, Spanish husband of Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo
7th » Nick Herbert, English politician, Minister for Policing
7th » Paul Michael Robinson, American model, actor, and photographer
8th » Julian Lennon, English singer-songwriter, actor, and photographer
8th » Terry Porter, American basketball player and coach
8th » Donita Sparks, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (L7 (band) called L7)
8th » Alec Stewart, English cricketer
8th » Seth Tobias, American businessman (d. 2007)
9th » Marc Jacobs, American-French fashion designer
9th » Joe Scarborough, American journalist, lawyer, and politician
10th » Warren DeMartini, American guitarist and songwriter (Ratt)
10th » Jeff Gray (1980s pitcher) known as Jeff Gray, American baseball player and coach
10th » Doris Leuthard, Swiss lawyer and politician
11th » Billy Bowden, New Zealand cricketer and umpire
11th » Chris Ferguson, American poker player
11th » Waldemar Fornalik, Polish footballer and manager
11th » Nigel Pulsford, English guitarist (Bush (band) called Bush)
18th » Mike Mangini, American drummer (Dream Theater, Annihilator (band) Annihilator, Extreme (band) Extreme, and Tribe of Judah (band) Tribe of Judah)
18th » Eric McCormack, Canadian-American actor and producer
18th » Peter Van Loan, Canadian politician
20th » Aubrey de Grey, English gerontologist and author
20th » Maurício Gugelmin, Brazilian race car driver
20th » Rachel Whiteread, English sculptor
21st » Ken Caminiti, American baseball player (d. 2004)
21st » Roy Dupuis, Canadian actor
21st » John Cameron Mitchell, American actor, director, and screenwriter
24th » Paula Frazer, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Tarnation (band) known as Tarnation, Faith No More, and Frightwig)
24th » Billy Gould, American bass player, songwriter, and producer (Faith No More, Harmful, Fear and the Nervous System, and Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine)
24th » Mano Solo, French singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (d. 2010)
24th » Tõnu Trubetsky, Estonian singer-songwriter (Vennaskond and J.M.K.E.)
24th » Joey Vera,American bass player (Fates Warning and Armored Saint)
25th » Joy Covey, American businesswoman (d. 2013)
25th » Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, French actress
25th » David Moyes, Scottish footballer and manager
25th » Bernd Müller (footballer, born 1963) known as Bernd Müller, German footballer and manager
25th » Paul Wassif, British guitar player
26th » Jet Li, Chinese-Singaporean martial artist, actor, and producer
26th » Colin Scotts, Australian-American football player
26th » Mark Serwotka, British General Secretary of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS)
27th » Russell T Davies, Welsh screenwriter and producer