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, 1972
2nd » Actor Charlie Chaplin returns to the United States for the first time since being labeled a communism e.g communist during the Second Red Scare or Red Scare in the early 1950s.
6th » Vietnam War: Easter Offensive American forces begin sustained air strikes and naval bombardments.
10th » Twenty days after he is kidnapped in Buenos Aires, Oberdan Sallustro is murdered by communist guerrillas.
10th » Vietnam War: For the first time since November 1967, American B-52 Stratofortress known as B-52 bombers reportedly begin bombing North Vietnam.
10th » Seventy-four nations sign the Biological Weapons Convention, the first multilateral disarmament treaty banning the production of biological weapons.
16th » Apollo program: The launch of Apollo 16 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
20th » Apollo 16, commanded by John Young (astronaut) e.g John Young, lands on the moon.
22nd » Vietnam War: Increased American bombing in Vietnam prompts Opposition to United States involvement in the Vietnam War e.g anti-war protests in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco.
25th » Vietnam War: Nguyen Hue Offensive The North Vietnamese 320th Division forces 5,000 South Vietnamese troops to retreat and traps about 2,500 others northwest of Kontum.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1972
1st » Hughes brothers named Albert Hughes, American director, producer, and screenwriter
1st » Hughes brothers named Allen Hughes, American director, producer, and screenwriter
1st » Darren McCarty, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster
1st » Jesse Tobias, American guitarist and songwriter (Red Hot Chili Peppers and Splendid (musical duo) or Splendid)