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, 1992
2nd » In New York, Mafia boss John Gotti is convicted of murder and racketeering and is later sentenced to life in prison.
5th » Alberto Fujimori, president of Peru, 1992 Peruvian constitutional crisis known as dissolves the Peruvian congress by military force.
5th » The Siege of Sarajevo begins when Serbs or Serb Paramilitary or paramilitaries murder peace protesters Suada Dilberovic and Olga Sučić on the Vrbanja Bridge.
7th » Republika Srpska announces its independence.
8th » Retired tennis great Arthur Ashe announces that he has AIDS, acquired from blood transfusions during one of his two heart surgeries.
9th » A United States federal courts called U.S. Federal Court finds former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega guilty of drug and racketeering charges. He is sentenced to 30 years in prison.
13th » The Great Chicago flood devastates much of Chicago Loop called central Chicago.
16th » The 'Katina P' runs aground off of Maputo, Mozambique and 60,000 tons of crude oil spill into the ocean.
18th » General Abdul Rashid Dostum revolts against President of Afghanistan known as President Mohammad Najibullah of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan and allies with Ahmed Shah Massoud to capture Kabul.
21st » The first discoveries of extrasolar planets are announced by astronomers Alexander Wolszczan and Dale Frail. They discovered two planets orbiting the pulsar PSR 1257+12.
22nd » In an 1992 explosion in Guadalajara called explosion in Guadalajara, Mexico, 206 people are killed, nearly 500 injured and 15,000 left homeless.
27th » The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, comprising Serbia and Montenegro, is proclaimed.
27th » Betty Boothroyd becomes the first woman to be elected Speaker of the House of Commons (United Kingdom) Speaker of the United Kingdom British British House of Commons House of Commons in its 700-year history.
27th » The Russia Russian Federation and 12 other former Soviet Union Soviet Republics of the Soviet Union republics become members of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
29th » 1992 Los Angeles riots known as Los Angeles riots: Riots in Los Angeles, California, following the acquittal of police officers charged with excessive force in the beating of Rodney King. Over the next three days 53 people are killed and hundreds of build