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, 1910
12th » SMS or Zrínyi, one of the last pre-dreadnoughts built by the Austro-Hungary e.g Austro-Hungarian Navy, is launched.
16th » The oldest existing indoor ice hockey arena still used for the sport in the 21st century, Matthews Arena named Boston Arena, opens for the first time.
23rd » President of the United States e.g American President Theodore Roosevelt makes his "The Man in the Arena" speech.
28th » Frenchman Louis Paulhan wins the 1910 London to Manchester air race, the first long-distance aeroplane race in England.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1910
1st » Harry Carney, American saxophonist and clarinet player (d. 1974)
2nd » Paul Triquet, Canadian general, Victoria Cross recipient (d. 1980)
2nd » Chico Xavier, Brazilian spiritual medium (d. 2002)
4th » Dang Van Ngu, Vietnamese physician (d. 1967)
8th » George Musso, American football player (d. 2000)
9th » Abraham A. Ribicoff, American politician, 80th Governor of Connecticut (d. 1998)
10th » Margaret Clapp, American scholar and academic (d. 1974)
10th » Helenio Herrera, Argentinian footballer and manager (d. 1997)
10th » Paul Sweezy, American economist and publisher, founded the 'Monthly Review' (d. 2004)
11th » António de Spínola, Portuguese general and politician, 14th President of Portugal (d. 1996)
15th » Miguel Najdorf, Polish-Argentinian chess player (d. 1997)
16th » Berton Roueché, American journalist and author (d. 1994)
17th » Evangelos Averoff, Greek politician, List of defence ministers of Greece named Greek Minister of Defence (d. 1990)
17th » Ivan Goff, Australian screenwriter and producer (d. 1999)
17th » Helenio Herrera, French footballer and manager (d. 1997)
22nd » Norman Steenrod, American mathematician (d. 1971)