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, 1936
1st » Odisha formerly known as Kalinga (India) named Kalinga or Utkal becomes a state in India.
3rd » Bruno Richard Hauptmann is executed for the kidnapping and death of Lindbergh kidnapping or Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., the baby son of pilot Charles Lindbergh.
5th » Tupelo-Gainesville tornado outbreak: An Fujita scale known as F5 tornado kills 233 in Tupelo, Mississippi.
6th » Tupelo-Gainesville tornado outbreak: Another tornado from the same storm system as the Tupelo tornado hits Gainesville, Georgia, killing 203.
15th » First day of the 1936–39 Arab revolt in Palestine called Arab revolt in Mandatory Palestine.
15th » Aer Lingus (Aer Loingeas) is founded by the Irish government as the national airline of the Republic of Ireland.
18th » The first Champions Day is celebrated in Detroit, Michigan.
27th » The United Auto Workers (UAW) gains autonomy from the American Federation of Labor.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1936
1st » Peter Collinson (film director) named Peter Collinson, English-American director and producer (d. 1980)
1st » Jean-Pascal Delamuraz, Swiss politician (d. 1998)
1st » Tarun Gogoi, Indian politician, 14th Chief Minister of Assam
1st » Abdul Qadeer Khan, Indian-Pakistani physicist, chemist, and engineer