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, 1966
21st » Rastafari movement: Haile Selassie of Ethiopia visits Jamaica, an event now celebrated as Grounation Day.
25th » The city of Tashkent is destroyed by a huge earthquake.
26th » An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 destroys Tashkent.
26th » A new government is formed in the Republic of Congo, led by Ambroise Noumazalaye.
30th » The Church of Satan is established at the Black House in San Francisco.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1966
1st » Chris Evans (presenter) called Chris Evans, English radio and television host
1st » Sharon Hodgson, English politician
1st » Craig Kelly (snowboarder) or Craig Kelly, American snowboarder (d. 2003)
22nd » Kimberley Dahme, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Boston (band) or Boston)
22nd » Fletcher Dragge, American guitarist and producer (Pennywise (band) named Pennywise)
22nd » Mariana Levy, Mexican actress and singer (d. 2005)
22nd » Mickey Morandini, American baseball player and manager
22nd » Jeffrey Dean Morgan, American actor
23rd » Matt Freeman, American bass player (Operation Ivy (band) Operation Ivy, Rancid (band) Rancid, Social Distortion, Basic Radio, Downfall (band) Downfall, and Devils Brigade)
23rd » Lembit Oll, Estonian chess player (d. 1999)
23rd » Jim Stynes, Irish-Australian footballer (d. 2012)
24th » Pierre Brassard, Canadian comedian and actor
24th » Alessandro Costacurta, Italian footballer, coach, and manager
24th » David Usher, English-Canadian singer-songwriter (Moist (Canadian band) named Moist)
25th » Man Arenas, Belgian-Spanish production designer and illustrator
25th » James Stacy Barbour, American actor and singer
25th » Diego Domínguez, Argentinian-Italian rugby player
25th » Femke Halsema, Dutch politician
25th » Darren Holmes (baseball) known as Darren Holmes, American baseball player
25th » Erik Pappas, American baseball player and coach