April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, the fifth in the early Julian and one of four months with a length of 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in parts of the Northern hemisphere and autumn in parts of the Southern hemisphere, where it is the seasonal equivalent to October in the Northern hemisphere and vice versa.
April symbols: The birthstone for April is the diamond. The birth flower is typically listed as either the Daisy (Bellis perennis) or the Sweet Pea. The zodiac signs for the month of April are Aries (until April 20) and Taurus (April 21 onwards).
Historical Events for April, 1775
Day of Week 14th » The first Abolitionism in the United States named abolition society in North America is established. The Pennsylvania Abolition Society known as Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage is organized in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania b
Day of Week 18th » American Revolution: The Battles of Lexington and Concord called British advancement by sea begins; Paul Revere and other riders warn the countryside of the troop movements.
Day of Week 19th » American Revolutionary War: The war begins with an American victory in Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord.
Day of Week 20th » American Revolutionary War: the Siege of Boston begins, following the battles at Battles of Lexington and Concord called Lexington and Concord.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1775
21st » Alexander Anderson (illustrator) called Alexander Anderson, American illustrator (d. 1870)