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, 1996
3rd » Suspected "Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski is captured at his cabin in Montana, United States.
3rd » A United States Air Force airplane carrying United States Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown (U.S. politician) e.g Ron Brown 1996 Croatia USAF CT-43 crash e.g crashes in Croatia, killing all 35 on board.
4th » Comet Hyakutake is imaged by the USA Asteroid Orbiter Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous.
18th » In Lebanon, at least 106 civilians are 1996 shelling of Qana known as killed when the Israel Defense Forces shell the United Nations compound at Quana where more than 800 civilians had taken refuge.
24th » In the United States, the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 is passed into law.