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, 2011
1st » After protests against the Dove World Outreach Center Quran-burning controversy 2011 burning of the Quran or burning of the Quran turn violent, a mob attacks a United Nations compound in 2011 Mazar-i-Sharif attack called Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, resul
6th » In San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico, over 193 bodies were exhumed from several 2011 San Fernando massacre known as mass graves made by Los Zetas.
11th » An 2011 Minsk Metro bombing or explosion in the Minsk Metro, Belarus kills 15 people and injures 204 others.
27th » The April 25–28, 2011 tornado outbreak devastates parts of the Southeastern United States, especially the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia (U.S. state) e.g Georgia, and Tennessee. 205 tornadoes touched down on April 27 alone, killing more than 300
29th » The Wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate Middleton e.g Wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge or Kate Middleton.
Famous Deaths for April 2011
2nd » John C. Haas, American businessman and philanthropist (b. 1918)
4th » Scott Columbus, American drummer (Manowar) (b. 1956)
23rd » Tom King (musician) Tom King, American guitarist and songwriter (The Outsiders (American band) The Outsiders and The Starfires (Cleveland band) The Starfires) (b. 1943)