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, 1941
1st » Fântâna Albă massacre: between 200 and 2,000 Romanians or Romanian civilians are killed by Soviet Border Guards.
1st » The Blockade Runner Badge for the Germany called German navy is instituted.
6th » World War II: Nazi Germany launches Invasion of Yugoslavia called Operation 25 (the invasion of Kingdom of Yugoslavia) and Operation Marita (the invasion of Greece).
13th » A Soviet–Japanese Neutrality Pact e.g Pact of neutrality between the Soviet Union called USSR and Japan is signed.
14th » World War II: German general Erwin Rommel attacks Siege of Tobruk called Tobruk.
15th » In the Belfast Blitz, two-hundred bombers of the German Luftwaffe attack Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom killing one thousand people.
16th » World War II: The Italian convoy 'Duisburg', directed to Tunisia, is attacked and destroyed by United Kingdom e.g British ships.
16th » World War II: The Ustaše, a Croatian far-right organization is put in charge of the Independent State of Croatia by the Axis Powers after the Axis Invasion of Yugoslavia named Operation 25 invasion.
16th » Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians throws the only Opening Day no-hitter in the history of Major League Baseball, beating the Chicago White Sox 1–0.
17th » World War II: The Kingdom of Yugoslavia surrenders to Nazi Germany known as Germany.
21st » Emmanouil Tsouderos becomes the 132nd Prime Minister of Greece.
23rd » World War II: The Greek government and George II of Greece known as King George II evacuate Athens before the invading Wehrmacht.
27th » World War II: Germany called German troops Axis occupation of Greece e.g enter Athens.
27th » World War II: The Communist Party of Slovenia, the Slovene Christian Socialists, the left-wing Slovene Sokols (also known as "National Democrats") and a group of progressive intellectuals establish the Liberation Front of the Slovenian People.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1941
1st » Gideon Gadot, Israeli journalist and politician (d. 2012)
1st » Guy Trottier, Canadian-American ice hockey player (d. 2014)