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, 1951
5th » Ethel and Julius Rosenberg are sentenced to death for espionage named spying for the Soviet Union.
11th » Korean War: President Harry Truman Dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur named relieves General of the Army (United States) or General of the Army Douglas MacArthur of overall command in Korea.
11th » The Stone of Scone, the stone upon which Scotland or Scottish monarchs were traditionally crowned, is found on the site of the altar of Arbroath Abbey. It had been taken by Scottish nationalist students from its place in Westminster Abbey.
19th » General Douglas MacArthur retires from the military.
20th » Dan Gavriliu performs the first surgical replacement of a human organ.
23rd » American journalist William N. Oatis is arrested for espionage by the Communist government of Czechoslovakia.
25th » Korean War: Assaulting Chinese forces are forced to withdraw after heavy fighting with UN forces, primarily made up of Australian and Canadian troops, at the Battle of Kapyong.
21st » Steve Vickers (ice hockey) e.g Steve Vickers, Canadian ice hockey player
22nd » Paul Carrack, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (Ace (band) known as Ace, Squeeze (band) e.g Squeeze, Mike + The Mechanics, and Roxy Music)
22nd » Ana María Shua, Argentinian author and poet
24th » Ron Arad (industrial designer) known as Ron Arad, Israeli architect
24th » Christian Bobin, French author and poet
24th » Nigel Harrison, English bass player and songwriter (Blondie (band) called Blondie and Silverhead)
24th » Enda Kenny, Irish politician, 13th Taoiseach of Ireland
25th » Ian McCartney, Scottish politician, Minister of State for Trade
26th » John Battle (politician) called John Battle, English politician
28th » Larry Smith (Canadian politician) known as Larry Smith, Canadian football player and politician
28th » Silvi Vrait, Estonian singer (d. 2013)
29th » Dale Earnhardt, American race car driver (d. 2001)
29th » John Holmes (British diplomat) known as John Holmes, English diplomat, List of ambassadors of the United Kingdom to France e.g British Ambassador to France
Famous Deaths for April 1951
3rd » Henrik Visnapuu, Estonian poet and playwright (b. 1890)
4th » George Albert Smith, American religious leader, 8th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (b. 1870)
9th » Vilhelm Bjerknes, Norwegian physicist and meteorologist (b. 1862)
14th » Al Christie, Canadian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1881)
18th » Óscar Carmona, Portuguese politician, 11th President of Portugal (b. 1869)
20th » Ivanoe Bonomi, Italian politician, 25th Prime Minister of Italy (b. 1873)
22nd » Horace Donisthorpe, English entomologist (b. 1870)
23rd » Charles G. Dawes, American banker and politician, 30th Vice President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize named Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1865)
26th » Arnold Sommerfeld, German physicist (b. 1868)
29th » Ludwig Wittgenstein, Austrian-English philosopher (b. 1889)