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, 1954
1st » President of the United States e.g President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorizes the creation of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado.
7th » President of the United States called President Dwight D. Eisenhower gives his "domino theory" speech during a news conference.
8th » A Royal Canadian Air Force Canadair T-6 Texan called Harvard collides with a Trans-Canada Airlines Canadair North Star over Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, killing 37 people.
8th » South African Airways Flight 201 A De Havilland Comet known as de Havilland DH.106 Comet 1 crashes into the sea during night killing 21 people.
23rd » Tony Atlas, American bodybuilder and wrestler
23rd » Stephen Dalton, English air marshal
23rd » Michael Moore, American director, producer, and activist
24th » Mumia Abu-Jamal, American journalist and murderer
24th » Jack Blades, American bass player and songwriter (Night Ranger, Rubicon (US band) called Rubicon, Damn Yankees (band) called Damn Yankees, and Tak Matsumoto Group)
24th » Captain Sensible, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Damned (band) or The Damned and Dead Men Walking)