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, 1792
2nd » The Coinage Act of 1792 known as Coinage Act is passed establishing the United States Mint.
5th » President of the United States named U.S. President George Washington exercises his authority to veto a bill, the first time this power is used in the United States.
20th » France declares war against the "Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor called King of Hungary and Bohemia", the beginning of French Revolutionary Wars.
25th » Highwayman Nicolas Jacques Pelletier e.g Nicolas J. Pelletier becomes the first person executed by guillotine.
25th » 'La Marseillaise' (the French national anthem) is composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle.
28th » France invades the Austrian Netherlands Austrian Netherlands e.g Austrian Netherlands (present day Belgium), beginning the French Revolutionary War.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1792
2nd » Francisco de Paula Santander, Colombian general and politician, 4th President of the Republic of the New Granada (d. 1840)
4th » Thaddeus Stevens, American lawyer and politician (d. 1868)
12th » John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham, English politician, Lord Privy Seal (d. 1840)
23rd » John Thomas Romney Robinson, Irish astronomer and physicist (d. 1882)