Holidays in April
Famous folks
born in April
born in April
April Symbols
On this day in April
National ___ Day in April
100
This holiday is celebrated on the 2nd of the month. Just kidding! It's held on the 1st
Aprils Fools day
100
This person was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in April of 1564. His biggest pieces of work were "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet" and many others.
William Shakespeare
100
What two zodiac signs represent April?
A) Pisces
B) Aries
C) Taurus
D) Libra
Taurus and Aries
100
April 2, 1513 - Spanish explorer Ponce De Leon sighted what state and claimed it for the Spanish Crown
A) Florida
B) North Carolina
C) Georgia
D) Louisiana
A) Florida
He landed at the site of present day St. Augustine, now the oldest city in the continental U.S.
100
This day is honored on April 5th ____ has to do with a light brown sauce that you may put on ice cream or dip with apples.
National Carmel Day
200
This holiday occurs the Friday before easter.
Good Friday
200
This person painted the Mona Lisa and was born April 15th 1452. This is his self portrait
Leonardo da Vinci
200
This hoppy go lucky animal is thought to be a symbol of April.
A rabbit
200
This ship hit an iceberg and sank April 15th, 1912. Here is the last photograph ever taken of the ill fated vessel
The Titanic
200
April 6th. National _____ Day. (cream filled hostess snack)
National Twinkie Day!
300
A Jewish holiday that took place April 5-13 this year.
Passover
300
This long reigning monarch was born April 21st, 1926
Queen Elizabeth II
300
Which two are Aprils birth stones?
A) Diamond
B) Sapphire
C) Quartz
D) Emerald
Quartz and Diamonds
300
After a 1500 year break, this worldwide sporting event was held once more in Athens on April 6th, 1896
The Olympics
300
This national day is on April 10th and is celebrated if you have brothers or sisters.
National Siblings Day
400
This holiday occurs every April 22nd and marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.
Earth Day
400
This presidential figure was born April 13, 1743. He was the 3rd president of the US
Thomas Jefferson
400
Which birth tree is associated with April
A) willow
b) oak
c) spruce
d) pine
A) willow
Willows are highly creative, intuitive and intelligent. They have a keen understanding of cycles, and inherently know that every situation has a season. This gives them a realistic perspective of things, and also causes them to be more patient than most tree signs. With their intelligence comes a natural ability to retain knowledge and impress their company with the ability to expound on subjects from memory. It is Willow’s powers of perception that ultimately allow their true nature to shine, and what leads them to success in life.
400
This war started and ended in April
A) Civil war
B) WWI
C) WWII
D) Korean War
The Civil War
400
This is a day to celebrate a classic sandwich that you may have eaten a lot as a kid (or even now!)
Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
500
This religious holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Easter
500
This actor was born April 16th, 1889.
Charlie Chaplin
He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is considered one of the film industry's most important figures.
500
What is the birth flower of April
A) Rose
B) Daisy
C) Morning Glory
D) Tulip
A daisy
As spring blooming flowers, they are a symbol of fresh starts & new beginnings
500
This sports season usually begins in April
A) Football
B) Basketball
C) Baseball
D) Tennis
Baseball
500
April 26th. A twisted salty breaded treat (you may find this in a mall and can dip into cheese)
National Pretzel Day!