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, 1946
1st » Aleutian Island earthquake: An 8.6 magnitude earthquake near the Aleutian Islands creates a tsunami that strikes the Hawaiian Islands killing 159, mostly in Hilo, Hawaii or Hilo.
1st » Formation of the Malayan Union.
3rd » Japanese Lt. General Masaharu Homma is executed in the Philippines for leading the Bataan Death March.
5th » Soviet troops leave the island of Bornholm, Denmark after an 11-month occupation.
17th » Syria obtains its independence from the French occupation.
18th » The International Court of Justice holds its inaugural meeting in The Hague, Netherlands.
20th » The League of Nations officially dissolves, giving most of its power to the United Nations.
23rd » Manuel Roxas is elected the last President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
29th » The International Military Tribunal for the Far East convenes and indicts former Prime Minister of Japan Hideki Tojo and 28 former Japanese leaders for war crimes.
29th » Father Divine, a controversial religious leader who claims to be God, marries the much-younger Edna Rose Ritchings, a celebrated anniversary in the International Peace Mission movement.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1946
1st » Nikitas Kaklamanis, Greek politician, 77th Mayor of Athens
1st » Ronnie Lane, English bass player, songwriter, and producer (Faces (band) or Faces and Small Faces) (d. 1997)
1st » Eva Polttila, Finnish journalist
1st » Arrigo Sacchi, Italian footballer, coach, and manager