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, 1967
1st » The United States Department of Transportation begins operation.
7th » Film critic Roger Ebert published his very first film review in the 'Chicago Sun-Times'.
9th » The first Boeing 737 (a 100 series) makes its maiden flight.
14th » Gnassingbé Eyadéma overthrows President of Togo Nicolas Grunitzky and installs himself as the new president, a title he would hold for the next 38 years.
23rd » Soviet space program: Soyuz 1 (Russian: Союз 1, Union 1) a manned spaceflight carrying cosmonaut Colonel Vladimir Komarov is launched into orbit.
24th » Astronaut e.g Cosmonaut Vladimir Mikhaylovich Komarov known as Vladimir Komarov dies in Soyuz 1 when its parachute fails to open. He is the first human to die during a space mission.
24th » Vietnam War: American General William Westmoreland says in a news conference that the enemy had "gained support in the United States that gives him hope that he can win politically that which he cannot win militarily."
27th » Expo 67 officially opens in Montreal, Canada with a large opening ceremony broadcast around the world. It opens to the public the next day.
29th » After refusing induction into the United States Army the day before (citing religious reasons), Muhammad Ali is stripped of his boxing title.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1967
1st » Nicola Roxon, Australian politician, 34th Attorney-General of Australia
2nd » Greg Camp, American singer-songwriter, and guitarist (Smash Mouth)
2nd » Helen Chamberlain, English television host
2nd » Phil Demmel, American guitarist and songwriter (Machine Head (band) called Machine Head and Vio-lence)
2nd » Prince Paul (producer) e.g Prince Paul, American DJ and producer (Gravediggaz, Stetsasonic, and Handsome Boy Modeling School)
14th » Steve Chiasson, Canadian ice hockey player (d. 1999)
14th » Alain Côté (ice hockey b. 1967) named Alain Côté, Canadian ice hockey player
14th » Barrett Martin, American drummer, producer, and songwriter (Mad Season (band) called Mad Season, Screaming Trees, Skin Yard, and Tuatara (band) e.g Tuatara)
14th » Julia Zemiro, French-Australian actress and singer
15th » Frankie Poullain, Scottish bass player and songwriter (The Darkness (band) or The Darkness)
19th » Philippe Saint-André, French rugby player and coach
19th » Steven H Silver, American journalist and author
19th » Dar Williams, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Cry Cry Cry)
20th » Lara Jill Miller, American actress and lawyer
20th » Mike Portnoy, American drummer (Dream Theater, Transatlantic (band) e.g Transatlantic, Liquid Tension Experiment, and Flying Colors (band) known as Flying Colors)