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, 1981
3rd » The Osborne 1, the first successful portable computer, is unveiled at the West Coast Computer Faire in San Francisco.
4th » The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force mounts an Attack on H3 e.g attack on H-3 Airbase and destroys about 50 Iraqi aircraft.
9th » The United States Navy U.S. Navy nuclear submarine USS George Washington SSBN-598 6 accidentally collides with the 'Nissho Maru', a Japanese cargo ship, sinking it.
11th » A massive Brixton riot (1981) named riot in Brixton, South London, results in almost 300 police injuries and 65 serious civilian injuries.
12th » The first launch of a Space Shuttle ('Space Shuttle Columbia called Columbia') takes place - the STS-1 mission.
14th » STS-1 The first operational space shuttle, Space Shuttle Columbia e.g Columbia (OV-102) completes its first test flight.
18th » The longest professional baseball game is begun in Pawtucket, Rhode Island named Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The game is suspended at 4:00 the next morning and finally completed on June 23.
25th » More than 100 workers are exposed to radiation during repairs of a nuclear power plant in Tsuruga, Fukui or Tsuruga, Japan.