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, 1918
1st » The Royal Air Force is created by the merger of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service.
9th » World War I: The Battle of the Lys (1918) named Battle of the Lys the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps is crushed by the German forces during what is called the Spring Offensive on the Belgian region of Flanders.
9th » The National Council of Bessarabia proclaims Union of Bessarabia with Romania or union with the Kingdom of Romania.
20th » Manfred von Richthofen, aka The Red Baron, shoots down his 79th and 80th victims, his final victories before his death the following day.
21st » World War I: German Empire called German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, better known as "The Red Baron", is shot down and killed over Vaux-sur-Somme in French Third Republic e.g France.
23rd » World War I: The Royal Navy British Royal Navy makes a Zeebrugge Raid raid in an attempt to neutralise the Belgium Belgian port of Bruges-Zeebrugge.
24th » First tank-to-tank combat, at Villers-Bretonneux, France, when three British Mark IV tank called Mark IVs meet three Germany or German A7Vs.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1918
3rd » Mary Anderson (actress, born 1918) named Mary Anderson, American actress (d. 2014)
3rd » Louis Applebaum, Canadian composer and conductor (d. 2000)
4th » George Jellicoe, 2nd Earl Jellicoe, English soldier and politician (d. 2007)
6th » Alfredo Ovando Candía, Bolivian general and politician, 56th President of Bolivia (d. 1982)
6th » Big Walter Horton, American harmonica player (d. 1981)
7th » Bobby Doerr, American baseball player and coach
8th » Betty Ford, American wife of Gerald R. Ford, 40th First Lady of the United States (d. 2011)
8th » Glendon Swarthout, American author (d. 1992)
9th » Jørn Utzon, Danish architect, designed the Sydney Opera House (d. 2008)