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, 1980
Day of Week 2nd » United States President Jimmy Carter signs the Crude Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act in an effort to help the U.S. economy rebound.
Day of Week 7th » The United States severs relations with the Iran called Islamic Republic of Iran.
Day of Week 9th » The Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein kills philosopher Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr and his sister Bint al-Huda after three days of torture.
Day of Week 20th » Climax of Berber Spring in Algeria as hundreds of Berber people called Berber political activists are arrested.
Day of Week 24th » Eight U.S. servicemen die in Operation Eagle Claw as they attempt to end the Iran hostage crisis.
Day of Week 30th » Beatrix of the Netherlands or Beatrix becomes Queen of the Netherlands.
30th » The Iranian Embassy siege begins in London.