20 Interesting facts about April.
April 1, 2023
Author: Sabrin Baker, LLC,REALTOR ®
Here are 20 interesting facts about April:
- April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
- The name April comes from the Latin word "aperire," which means "to open," as this is the month when trees and flowers begin to bloom.
- April always begins on the same day of the week as July and ends on the same day of the week as December.
- The birthstone for April is the diamond.
- The birth flower for April is the sweet pea and the daisy.
- April is National Poetry Month in the United States.
- The first day of April is commonly known as April Fools' Day.
- In many cultures, April is associated with springtime and new beginnings.
- April is the only month of the year with the letter "i" in its name.
- Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, which can fall in March or April.
- In the Southern Hemisphere, April is the same as October in the Northern Hemisphere.
- April is Jazz Appreciation Month in the United States.
- The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912.
- The Boston Marathon, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious marathons, is held on the third Monday of April.
- The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861.
- The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970.
- The World Health Organization was founded on April 7, 1948.
- The National Park Service was established on April 20, 1916.
- April is National Autism Awareness Month in the United States.
- The United States Tax Day is traditionally on April 15th, unless it falls on a weekend or holiday, in which case it is moved to the following business day.