Born in April
What does being born in April mean?
Being born in April means your sign is Aries (through April 19) or Taurus (from April 20). The April birthstone is the diamond, the hardest known natural material and a long-standing symbol of durability. In the Northern Hemisphere April is a core spring month associated with rainfall and new growth, captured in the old saying that April showers bring May flowers.
Famous people born in April
Explore the day-by-day pages below for people born on each date in April.
April Zodiac Signs
April Birthstone — Diamond
Diamond is the April birthstone, and if that feels slightly excessive — you draw the hardest, rarest, most expensive gemstone on the calendar — consider what it actually is before you consider what it costs. Diamond is pure carbon. The same element in graphite…
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- Daisy — innocence, purity and loyal love
- Sweet Pea — blissful pleasure and gratitude
The name "daisy" derives from the Old English "dæges eage," meaning "day's eye," because the flower opens at dawn and closes at dusk. The sweet pea was popularised in the 17th century after a Sicilian monk sent its seeds abroad, and it became a hallmark of Edwardian gardens for its fragrance.
April in the Year
April is a mid-spring month in the Northern Hemisphere and a mid-autumn month in the Southern Hemisphere.
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What zodiac sign is April?
April spans Aries until April 19 and Taurus from April 20 onward.
What is the April birthstone?
The April birthstone is the diamond, a clear crystalline form of carbon and the hardest natural mineral.
What flower represents April?
The daisy and the sweet pea are the traditional April birth flowers.
Who are famous people born in April?
Notable April births include Leonardo da Vinci, William Shakespeare (by tradition) and Charlie Chaplin.