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, 1868
10th » At Arogee in Ethiopia known as Abyssinia, British and Indian forces British Expedition to Abyssinia e.g defeat an army of Emperor Tewodros II. While 700 Ethiopians are killed and many more injured, only two British/Indian troops die.
11th » Former Shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu surrenders Edo Castle to Imperial forces, marking the end of the Tokugawa shogunate.
13th » The Abyssinian War ends as British and Indian troops capture Maqdala.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1868
1st » Edmond Rostand, French poet and playwright (d. 1918)
10th » George Arliss, English actor and playwright (d. 1946)
12th » Akiyama Saneyuki, Japanese admiral (d. 1918)
12th » Ella Gaunt Smith, American businesswoman (d. 1932)
14th » Peter Behrens, German architect, designed the AEG turbine factory (d. 1940)
22nd » Archduchess Marie Valerie of Austria (d. 1924)
25th » John Moisant, American pilot and engineer (d. 1910)