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.
2nd » Islamism called Islamist terrorism e.g terrorists involved in the 11 March 2004 Madrid attacks attempt to bomb the Spanish high-speed train AVE near Madrid; the attack is thwarted.
3rd » Islamic terrorists involved in the 11 March 2004 Madrid attacks are trapped by the police in their apartment and kill themselves.
6th » Rolandas Paksas becomes the first president of Lithuania to be peacefully removed from office by impeachment.
8th » Darfur conflict: The April 8 Humanitarian Ceasefire Agreement named Humanitarian Ceasefire Agreement is signed by the Sudanese government and two rebel groups.
21st » Five suicide car bombers 21 April 2004 Basra bombings or target police stations in and around Basra, killing 74 people and wounding 160.
22nd » Two fuel trains Ryongchon disaster named collide in Ryongchon, North Korea, killing up to 150 people.
29th » Dick Cheney and George W. Bush testify before the 9/11 Commission in a closed, unrecorded hearing in the Oval Office.
29th » Oldsmobile builds its final car ending 107 years of production.
30th » U.S. media release graphic photos of American soldiers abusing and sexually humiliating Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison.
Famous Deaths for April 2004
1st » Paul Atkinson (guitarist) known as Paul Atkinson, English guitarist and producer (The Zombies) (b. 1946)
1st » Aaron Bank, American colonel, founded the US Army Special Forces (b. 1902)
1st » Ioannis Kyrastas, Greek footballer and manager (b. 1952)
1st » Carrie Snodgress, American actress (b. 1946)