12 Fascinating April Birthday Facts That You've Never Heard Before
People born in spring are successful, ambitious and very optimistic.
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Having a birthday in April comes with several benefits! It’s the first full month of spring, the weather is warmer and there are even a couple of holidays to celebrate such as April Fools' Day, Earth Day and Easter. It’s a time of revival after a cold winter season, so it’s no surprise that this month is full of energy in the air — out with the old and in with the new! And of course, that’s when we fill our homes with tons of new indoor plants and go into full spring-cleaning mode as we welcome a new season. So naturally, having a birthday during a month that is bright and full of life explains why April babies are known for their optimism.
It's not just coincidence though, there are several studies that have shown April to be a desirable month to be born. Research demonstrates that April babies live healthier lives, excel at their careers (especially as CEOs) and are more optimistic. It’s no surprise that April babies have a lot to be joyful about. So, if you are a Taurus or Aries born during this month, we have shared some unique and interesting April Birthday facts that you probably didn’t know before.
They are either an Aries or a Taurus.
Aries celebrate their birthdays between April 1 and April 19, while anyone born between April 20 and April 30 is a Taurus. Aries are typically seen as "passionate and independent" trailblazers, while Taureans are often "smart, ambitious and trustworthy."
There are two birth flowers for April.
Both the daisy and the sweet pea are considered birth flowers for the month of April. Both of these are imbued with happy feelings: The sweet pea signifies bliss and pleasure, while daisies are said to represent childhood innocence, loyalty and purity.
It’s a funny month to be born.
Of course, everyone knows that April 1 is April Fools' Day. But the whole month actually celebrates comedy. April is National Humor Month, which was created to share the “therapeutic value of humor."
People born on April 22 share a birthday with Earth Day.
Making it the most eco-friendly day of the year! Other April observances include National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (April 2), National No Housework Day (April 7), National Hug Your Dog Day (April 10), National Garlic Day (April 19) and International Jazz Day (April 30). Then again, there's also Tax Day ...
They share a birth month with the Queen.
And that's not their only birth-month twins. In addition to Queen Elizabeth II, Mandy Moore, Jennifer Garner, Leonardo da Vinci, David Letterman, Jackie Chan, William Shakespeare, Jessica Alba and Eddie Murphy were all born in April.
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Their birthstone is the diamond.
April babies are extra lucky when it comes to birthstones: Theirs is the diamond, which, according to the Gemological Institute of America is known for longevity, strength, beauty and happiness. It's also the most durable of all the birthstones.
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If your wedding is in April, you’re likely to have a good marriage.
Diamonds aren't the only way April babies are conencted to weddings. According to the authors of the Love Zodiac, people who get married under the Aries sign (between April 1 and April 19) are likely to thrive as individuals and have a marriage filled with spontaneity. If you get married during those last 10 days of April, you’re likely to have a very grounded marriage and bond over a shared taste for the finer things in life.
They have a very desiriable birthday.
According to a study out of the University of Exeter, first-time moms in the United States would prefer to have a spring birthday for their babies. In fact, the study found that "were it possible to pay to guarantee a spring birth, on average a married woman aged between 20 – 45 would be willing to part with $877 to achieve it."
They’re successful in many professions.
Though people born in other months often trend towards a few select careers, that’s not the case for April babies. A study by the Office for National Statistics in the U.K. found people born in April find success in many different types of careers. Dream big, April babies!
No matter what profession they choose, they're headed for the top.
A study of 375 companies found that CEOs were most likely to be born in March or April. While March had a slight advantage, about 10% of chief executives were born in April. (Summer babies had the fewest numbers of CEOs.)
They're likely to be in good health.
According to a Columbia University medical study, people born in this month are less likely to be affected by cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory and reproductive diseases than people born throughout the rest of the year.
They’re generally more optimistic.
People born in March, April and May score high on what’s called the hyperthymia scale, according to U.K. researchers. Hyperthymia is the scientific term for general optimism, so April babies are likely to see the glass as half-full or find the silver lining in every situation.
Jamie Ballard (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, including sex and relationships, TV, movies, books, health, pets, food and drinks, pop culture, shopping, and personal finance. She regularly contributes to Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and YouGov, among other publications. When she’s not working, you can find her running, traveling, or scrolling TikTok. Follow her on Twitter.
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