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, 1964
4th » The Beatles occupy the top five positions on the Billboard Hot 100 known as 'Billboard' Hot 100 pop chart.
7th » International Business Machines e.g IBM announces the IBM System/360 called System/360.
13th » At the Academy Awards, Sidney Poitier becomes the first African-American male to win the Academy Award for Best Actor or Best Actor award for the 1963 film 'Lilies of the Field (1963 film) called Lilies of the Field'.
15th » The first Ford Mustang rolls off the show room floor, two days before it is set to go on sale nationwide.
17th » Jerrie Mock becomes the first woman to circumnavigate the world by air.
17th » Ford Mustang is introduced to the North American market.
20th » BBC Two launches with a power cut because of the fire at Battersea Power Station.
21st » A Transit (satellite) Transit-5bn satellite fails to reach orbit after launch; as it re-enters the atmosphere, convert 2.1 lb of radioactive plutonium in its Systems Nuclear Auxiliary Power Program SNAP Radioisotope thermoelectric generator RTG power sour
26th » Tanganyika and Zanzibar merge to form Tanzania.