"Spring"-time
College towns empty out when students flock to beaches for this annual weeklong getaway.
What is Spring break?
This gemstone, symbolizing clarity and strength, is the traditional birthstone for April.
What is a diamond?
Born April 1, this German‑born physicist developed the theory of relativity and became one of the most recognizable scientists in history.
Who is Albert Einstein?
On April 30, 1789 the first President of the U.S. was inaugurated on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City.
Who is George Washington?
This day is filled with jokes, pranks, and laughs. It is celebrated on April 1st.
What is April Fool's Day?
Springtime sniffles often come from this powdery substance released by trees and flowers.
What is pollen?
This word refers to a person’s children or the young produced by an animal.
What is offspring?
April’s birth flower, often associated with purity and youth, is this delicate white bloom.
What is a daisy?
This American actor, born April 3, 1961, starred in Top Gun, Mission: Impossible, and remains one of Hollywood’s biggest box‑office draws.
Who is Tom Cruise?
On April 15, 1912 the British ship sank in the North Atlantic Ocean.
What is the Titanic?
This day is an annual event on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
What is Earth Day?
These tiny yellow flowers, often considered weeds, are among the first to bloom in spring and later turn into puffballs kids blow on.
What are dandelions?
These features form when groundwater circulates deep enough to be warmed by magma or hot rock before rising back up.
What is a hot spring?
April is often symbolized by this animal in folklore known for fertility and springtime abundance.
What is a bunny/rabbit?
Born April 21, 1926, she became the longest‑reigning monarch in British history.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
On April 12, 1961, this Soviet cosmonaut became the first human to travel into space.
Who is Yuri Gagarin?
Many households take part in this annual deep‑cleaning ritual, a tradition linked to cultural practices from Persia to Europe.
What is spring cleaning?
April is peak season for this Japanese blossom celebrated during Hanami.
What is cherry blossom?
This crispy Asian appetizer often includes cabbage, carrots, and sometimes pork or shrimp.
What is a spring roll?
People born from April 1–19 fall under this fiery zodiac sign represented by a ram.
What is Aries?
Born April 15, 1452, this Renaissance polymath painted The Last Supper and Mona Lisa and sketched early designs for flying machines.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
The first marathon was held on April 19, 1897 and it holds the title as one of the oldest marathons in the world.
What is the Boston Marathon?
This religious holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What is Easter?
This vegetable, often roasted or grilled, is one of the first harvested in spring and is celebrated at festivals in Germany.
What is asparagus?
Known for its friendly temperament and boundless energy, this spaniel is a favorite for families and field trials alike.
What is English Springer?
This bird is known for its bright chest and cheerful song and often used in April symbolism to represent renewal.
What is the Robin?
This playwright, believed to have been born April 23, 1564, is often called England’s national poet and the Bard of Avon.
Who is William Shakespeare?
On March 10, 1876, he made the first successful telephone call, reportedly saying, “Mr. Watson, come here.”
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
This is considered more of a deadline than a celebration in April.
What is Tax Day?
The Netherlands celebrates spring with massive fields of these flowers, which became a national symbol after a 17th‑century economic craze.
What are tulips?
This baseball player played outfield for the Houston Astros but now plays for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Who is George Springer?
April’s name traces back to aperire, Latin for this action that flowers famously do.
What is “to open”?
This person was born on April 27, 1822. He was a Civil War General for the Union Army and then became the 18th President of the U.S.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
This novel was published on April 10, 1925 by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Later turned into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
What is The Great Gatsby?
This day in April is a recognized holiday only in states such as Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina and North Dakota.
What is Good Friday?
This pastel color, often associated with baby birds and spring dresses, is also the name of a shade of greenish‑yellow.
What is chartreuse?