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, 1965
4th » The first model of the new Saab Viggen fighter aircraft is unveiled.
6th » Launch of Intelsat I named Early Bird, the first communications satellite to be placed in geosynchronous orbit.
6th » The British Government announces the cancellation of the BAC TSR-2 e.g TSR-2 aircraft project.
9th » Astrodome opens. First indoor baseball game is played.
11th » The Palm Sunday tornado outbreak of 1965: Fifty-one tornadoes hit in six Midwestern states, killing 256 people.
25th » Teenage sniper Highway 101 Snipe attack -1965 or Michael Andrew Clark kills three and wounds six others shooting from a hilltop along Highway 101 just south of Santa Maria, California.
26th » A Rolling Stones concert in London, Ontario is shut down by police after 15 minutes due to rioting.
28th » 1965 United States occupation of the Dominican Republic named United States occupation of the Dominican Republic: American troops land in the Dominican Republic to "forestall establishment of a Communist dictatorship" and to evacuate United States Army na
Famous Birthdays on April in 1965
1st » Tomas Alfredson, Swedish actor, director, and screenwriter
1st » Mark Jackson (basketball) e.g Mark Jackson, American basketball player and coach
1st » Robert Steadman, English composer
1st » Simona Ventura, Italian television host
2nd » Rodney King, American victim of police brutality (d. 2012)
14th » Kirk Windstein, English-American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Crowbar (American band) e.g Crowbar, Down (band) or Down, Valume Nob, and Kingdom of Sorrow)
15th » Linda Perry, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (4 Non Blondes)
16th » Yves-François Blanchet, Canadian politician
16th » Jon Cryer, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
16th » Martin Lawrence, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
16th » Michael Wong (actor) known as Michael Wong, American-Hong Kong actor and director