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, 1969
1st » The Hawker Siddeley Harrier enters service with the Royal Air Force.
3rd » Vietnam War: United States Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird announces that the United States will start to "Vietnamization known as Vietnamize" the war effort.
4th » Dr. Denton Cooley implants the first temporary artificial heart.
5th » Vietnam War: Massive Opposition to the Vietnam War known as antiwar demonstrations occur in many U.S. cities.
9th » The "Chicago Eight" plead not guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to incite a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
9th » The first British-built Concorde 002 makes its maiden flight from Filton to RAF Fairford.
14th » At the U.S. Academy Awards there is a tie for the Academy Award for Best Actress between Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand.
15th » The EC-121 shootdown incident: North Korea shoots down a United States Navy aircraft over the Sea of Japan, killing all 31 on board.
17th » Sirhan Sirhan is convicted of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy.
17th » Czechoslovakian Communist Party chairman Alexander Dubček is deposed.
22nd » British yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston wins the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race called 'Sunday Times' Golden Globe Race and completes the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world.
28th » Charles de Gaulle resigns as President of France.