April Fun Facts and Important Dates

There are many special days in April, and this post shows you which events, pastimes, special occasions, and April holidays I have selected to share with you. After you see the collection, please comment below about the ones that appeal to you.

According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, April gets its name from the Latin word aperio or aperire, which means "to open" (bud). This reflects the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere when trees and flowers begin to bloom. It is essentially viewed as a time of nature's renewal, growth, and the arrival of "April showers."

Our friends in the Southern Hemisphere think of April as the seasonal equivalent to October.

 

April is National Stress Awareness Month, an annual event inaugurated in 1992 to increase awareness about the causes and cures for modern stress. John Hopkins University provides ideas to help you learn effective strategies for conquering stress. For more see Tips to Help You Tame Stress from yours truly.

 

 

April Fools’ Day (April 1st) was inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer’s story in Canterbury Tales called “Nun’s Priest Tale.” Want to be a jokester on this day, and look for the sunny side in everyday situations?

 
April is Humor Month, so laugh it up! Learn more about the topic by checking out National Humor Month.

Earth Day is April 22th. Please don't limit your efforts to conserve, reduce, and reuse to this day only. See Kick off the New Year More Sustainably, Why I'm going Vegan for Earth Day, and Thrifty Driving Tips to Save Money and Zap Carbon Footprints.

Several religious holidays occur in April. This year the dates are Easter (Western: April 5, Orthodox: April 12), Passover (April 1–9), and Vaisakhi (April 14). Another key observance is the Baha’i festival of Ridván, beginning April 20th. Let's make it a priority to focus on peace, fellowship, and respectful communication as we gather to celebrate the April Holidays and create a force for healing and goodness.

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Diamonds are forever and the birthstone of April is bright and beautiful. Read how diamonds are recovered sustainably.

 

If you were born in April, your zodiac sign is either Aries or Taurus. 

Your birth flower is the daisy or sweet pea.

 

President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865.

April originally was only 29 days long. The 30^th day was added when Julius Caesar established the Julian calendar.

 

The Titanic hit the now famous iceberg on April 15, 1912.

 

George Washington was inaugurated as the First President of the United States on April 30, 1789.
 

Noah Webster copyrighted the first edition of his Dictionary in April 1828.

Do you have a birthday, anniversary, or special event happening in April? My first great-grandchild will be born in April and I am delighted and excited. 

Which April dates are meaningful or fun for you? Please share about them in the comments section below.

Did you learn anything new from reading this blog post? Please let us know. Please don't put links in your comments as I won't be able to publish them that way.

 

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