Month
What are April’s two birth flowers?
Daisy and sweet pea
What happened in the Soviet Union on April 26, 1986?
The Chernobyl nuclear explosion
What are April showers said to bring?
May flowers
Which April day is celebrated as National No Housework Day?
April 7. (Take a break from cleaning and relax!)
In April 2020, which country set the world record for the most people dressed as superheroes?
Australia, with over 3,000 people dressed as heroes. They sure know how to save the day!
What are April’s two zodiac signs?
Aries and Taurus
Which civil rights leader was assassinated on April 4, 1968?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Which of the following animals is most likely to emerge from hibernation during the warmer April weather?
Bear
In France, April 1 is called Poisson d’Avril. What trick do people play on each other?
They pin a paper fish to each other’s backs.
What’s the world record for the largest pizza ever made, which was created in April 2012?
A 1261.65 square meter pizza—so big, it could feed an entire city… and maybe still need seconds!
What is April’s birthstone?
Diamond
What happened in the North Atlantic on April 14, 1912?
The sinking of the Titanic
In which country does the phrase “April showers bring May flowers” originate?
United Kingdom
What flowery festival occurs in Washington, D.C. every April?
The Cherry Blossom Festival
What type of dog set the world record for the fastest 100 meters run wearing sunglasses in April 2019?
Gizmo, a Border Collie.
Which classic Disney movie, featuring a deer, was released in April 1942?
Bambi.
In which year did the United States enter World War I on April 6th?
1917
Which U.S. state typically experiences the highest amount of tornadoes in April?
Oklahoma
April 9 is a holiday dedicated to celebrating what mythological creature?
Unicorns
Which city set the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as zombies in April 2019?
Mexico City.
What is the origin of the name "April"?
It comes from the Latin word "aperire," which means "to open," likely referring to the blossoming of flowers in spring.
Which country officially became a republic on April 24, 1916, following the Easter Rising?
Ireland
In the Southern Hemisphere, which season begins in April?
Autumn (Fall)
April 20 marks National Canadian Film Day. What is the name of the Canadian film festival that celebrates Canadian films?
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
What’s the world record for the most socks worn at once, set in April 2012?
260 socks! That's one very cozy and very sweaty foot.