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, 1836
Day of Week 20th » Congress of the United States known as U.S. Congress passes an act creating the Wisconsin Territory.
Day of Week 21st » Texas Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto: Republic of Texas forces under Sam Houston defeat troops under Mexico named Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
Day of Week 22nd » Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto, forces under Republic of Texas or Texas General Sam Houston identify Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna among the captives of the battle when one of his fellow captives mistakenly gives awa
Famous Birthdays on April in 1836
20th » Eli Whitney Blake, Jr., American scientist and academic (d. 1895)
Famous Deaths for April 1836
7th » William Godwin, English journalist and author (b. 1756)