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, 1893
1st » The rank of Chief Petty Officer United States or Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy is established.
6th » Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is dedicated by Wilford Woodruff.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1893
1st » Cicely Courtneidge, English actress (d. 1980)
3rd » Leslie Howard (actor) named Leslie Howard, English actor, director, and producer (d. 1943)
3rd » Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk (d. 1945)
5th » Clas Thunberg, Finnish speed skater (d. 1973)
7th » Allen Dulles, American lawyer and diplomat, 5th Director of Central Intelligence (d. 1969)
9th » Victor Gollancz, English publisher, founded Victor Gollancz Ltd (d. 1967)
9th » Rahul Sankrityayan, Indian historian and author (d. 1963)
11th » Dean Acheson, American lawyer and politician, 51st United States Secretary of State (d. 1971)
16th » Germaine Guèvremont, Canadian journalist and author (d. 1968)
18th » Violette Morris, French shot putter and discus thrower (d. 1944)
20th » Harold Lloyd, American actor and producer (d. 1971)
20th » Joan Miró, Spanish painter (d. 1983)
20th » Edna Parker, American super-centenarian (d. 2008)
23rd » Frank Borzage, American actor and director (d. 1952)
27th » Draža Mihailović, Serbian general (d. 1946)
27th » Allen Sothoron, American baseball player, coach, and manager (d. 1939)
29th » Harold Urey, American chemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry named Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1981)
30th » Joachim von Ribbentrop, German politician, 14th Minister for Foreign Affairs (Germany) called German Reich Minister for Foreign Affairs (d. 1946)
Famous Deaths for April 1893
19th » Martin Körber, Estonian-German pastor, composer, and conductor (b. 1817)
22nd » Chaim Aronson, Lithuanian businessman and author (b. 1825)