US Federal Holidays:
There are no Federal Holidays in April.
Astrological Signs:
Aries: March 21 - April 19
Taurus: April 20 - May 20
Birthstone:
Diamond
(Modern and Traditional)
Flowers:
Sweet Pea, Daisy
April's Flower is the Sweet Pea, which means "I think of thee."
Monthly Observances:
Alcohol Awareness Month (US National). Source: World Almanac
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) Web Site: www.ncadd.org
Anxiety Month (National)
Autism Awareness Month (National)
www.autism-society.org
Child Abuse Prevention Month (US National). Source: World Almanac
www.preventchildabuse.org
Counseling Awareness Month
Counseling Awareness Month is an annual observance that is celebrated in April to educate the public about the role of counselors in helping individuals to live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. It is sponsored by the American Counseling Association
(ACA) - Source: www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/highlights/April2003/counseling/default.asp
American Counseling Association Web site: www.counseling.org
Foot Health Awareness Month
www.apma.org/footmonth.html
www.podiatrists.org/press_releases/aprilisfoothealthawarenessmonth2002.htm
Frog Month (National)
Garden Month (National)
Official National Garden Month Web site: www.nationalgardenmonth.org
Guitar Month (International)
Holocaust Remembrance Month
Home Inspection Month
The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) reminds consumers that they would benefit by recognizing April as National Home Inspection Month by having their home professionally inspected. Even if a homeowner has no plans to buy or sell in the near future, that doesn’t mean that his or her current home is not a good candidate for an inspection. An ASHI home inspection can also be used as a home maintenance guide. For more information on the American Society of Home Inspectors, visit www.ASHI.org
Humor Month (National)
Keep America Beautiful Month (US National). Source: World Almanac
Mathematics Education Month (National)
Poetry Month (National)
Occupational Therapy Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
STD Awareness Month (National)
Stress Awareness Month
Welding Month (National)
Weekly Observances:
First Week of April:
Clean Out Your Refrigerator Week
www.momcentral.com/necnfridge.htm
Public Health Week (National) April 4-10, 2005 (We are assuming these dates - APHA Website has not been updated as of 10/20/04.)
Source: www.apha.org/nphw
Week of the Young Child - April 3-9, 2005
Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children Web site: www.naeyc.org/woyc/default.asp
Second Week of April:
Astronomy Week - April 11 thru 17, 2005
"Astronomy Day occurs sometime between mid April and mid May on a Saturday near or before the 1st quarter Moon. Astronomy Week starts the Monday preceding Astronomy Day and ends the following Sunday. Astronomy Week was created to give sponsoring organizations a longer period of time to host special events." Source:
www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astroday.html
Library Week (National) (April 10-16, 2005; April 2-8, 2006; April 15-21, 2007)
National Library Week is observed each year in April, generally the second full week. Source:
www.ala.org/ala/pio/factsheets/nationallibrary.htm
Third Week of April:
Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week
Source: www.animaland.org
Human Society of the United States - www.hsus.org
Pet ID Week (National)
Source: www.animaland.org
Wildlife Week (National)
Source: www.animaland.org
Fourth Week of April:
Administrative Professionals Week/Day (Formerly Professional Secretaries Week/Day)
Administrative Professionals Week is observed annually during the last full week in April, standard Sunday through Saturday calendar week. April 24-30, 2005; April 23-29, 2006
Administrative Professionals Day is observed annually the Wednesday of Administrative Professionals Week April 27, 2005; April 26, 2006
See Web site: International Association of Administrative Professionals
Passover - April 24 - May 1, 2005
www.aish.com/holidays
TV-Turnoff Week (National) April 25 - May 1, 2005
Source: www.tvturnoff.org
Daily Calendar:
April 1:
Alcohol-Free Weekend - April 1 - 3, 2005:
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. Web site: www.ncadd.org
April Fool's Day
April fools pranks, jokes and hoaxes: www.april-fools.us
*Free April Fool's Day E-Cards: www.free-e-cards-online.com/AprilFoolsDayCards.html
Gag Gifts & Products: www.GagsPlus.com
April Fool's Day E-Cards & Prank E-Cards: www.101aprilfools.com
Invasion of Okinawa began, 1945
United States Air Force Academy is established. President Eisenhower signed the bill on April 1, 1954which created the United States Air Force Academy. The first class entered in July of 1955. Source:
www.usafa.af.mil/xp/xpa/anniversary/index.html
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Lon Chaney
Gordon Jump, 1932 (actor) best known for his role in TV's sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati and the as the Maytag repairman in the 1990's commercials. He died September 22, 2003.
Ali MacGraw
Jane Powell
Debbie Reynolds
Carrie Snodgress, Actress - nominated for Best Actress for her role in Diary of a Mad Housewife. Born 10/27/1946. Died April 1, 2004 at the age of 57 of heart failure while awaiting a liver transplant. For more info, Click Here.
April 2:
International Children's Book Day
"Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, April 2, International Children's Book Day
(ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books." Source:
www.ibby.org/Seiten/04_child.htm
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (US)
Source: www.smuckers.com/fc/newsroom/archive/pbj0302.asp
The last episode of "Dark Shadows" aired on April 2, 1972.
June 25, 1966: "Dark Shadows" began its popular run as a daily serial on ABC-TV. The show became a popular late-afternoon favorite for several seasons, then reappeared as a prime-time revival for a short, two-month run in 1991. The last episode aired on April 2, 1971.
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Hans Christian Andersen
Dana Carvey
Buddy Ebsen, 1908 (actor/dancer) Best known for his TV role as Jed Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies.He died July 6, 2003.
Marvin Gaye
Sir Alec Guinness
Emmylou Harris
Reggie Smith
Jack Webb
Pope John Paul II died April 2, 2005 at the age of 84. Official Web site: www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii
April 3:
Find-A-Rainbow Day
Daylight Savings Time Begins 2004 (Clocks move forward one hour on the first Sunday of April - "Spring forward - Fall back")
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Alec Baldwin, 1958 (Actor)
Marlon Brando
Doris Day
Washington Irving
George Jessel
Marsha Mason, 1942
Eddie Murphy, 1961 (Actor)
Wayne Newton, 1942
Tony Orlando
David Hyde Pierce, 1959
Sally Rand
no listings yet
4 April 4:
Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth's home-run record, 1974
Bonza Bottler Day. An excuse to celebrate. This happens every month when the day and the date are the same number. (April 4, May 5, June 6, July 7, etc.)
Star Trek was cancelled by NBC, 1969.
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
John Cameron Swayze, 1906 - News Broadcaster
Robert Downey Jr., 1965 - Actor
Steve Gatlin, 1951 - Musician, The Gatlin Brothers.
Cloris Leachman, 1926 - Actress
Nancy McKeon, 1966 - Actress
Craig T. Nelson, 1946 - Actor
George Chadwick, Composer, died April 4, 1941 in Boston.
William Henry Harrison, 9th US President, died April 4, 1841 from pneumonia after only one month in office. He was the first President to die in office.
John Heinz - Senator (R-PA) died April 4, 1991 in a plane crash in Merion PA along with 6 other people.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Civil Rights Leader - assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968. He was born January 15, 1929. For biography, Click Here.
Gloria Swanson, Actress - died on April 4, 1983 in New York. She was 84.
5 April 5:
National Raisin & Spice Bar Day
http://homeschooling.about.com/library/blmar24a.htm
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Bette Davis
Arthur Hailey, 1920 (Author - Hotel, Airport, TV writer.) Died November 24, 2004 from a stroke.
Gregory Peck, 1916 (Actor) died June 12, 2003. Won an Oscar for "To Kill A Mockingbird."
Colin Powell, 1937
Spencer Tracy
Ronnie White, The Miracles - was born April 5, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan (Died August 26, 1995)
no listings yet
6 April 6:
"Barney & Friends" debuted on TV on April 6, 1992.
Olympics - The first Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece on April 6, 1896.
North Pole discovered, 1898
Student-Athlete Day - National, US
"National Student-Athlete Day has been celebrated annually on April 6 since 1987. National Student-Athlete Day is America's day to celebrate outstanding student-athletes who have achieved excellence in academics and athletics while having made significant contributions to the community. It is also a time to recognize those parents, teachers, coaches and school systems which make it possible for young people to find the balance between academics and athletics. By participating in National Student-Athlete Day, you can create programs, reward students and together recognize the importance of student-athletes as role models for the entire community." Source: www.nsad.cc/index1.htm
Teflon was invented by Roy Plunkett on April 6, 1938.
The TV Dinner was introduced by Swanson on April 6, 1954.
The Hostess Twinkie was sold for the first time in the US on April 6, 1931.
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Candace Cameron, 1976 (Actress - Full House) For info - Click Here
Ivan Dixon, Actor - Hogan's Heroes) 1930
Merle Haggard (Country Singer) was born on April 6, 1937 in Oildale, CA. See www.merlehaggard.com.
Jason Hervey, 1972 (Actor - The Wonder Years - played Wayne Arnold)
Marilu Henner (Actress - TV Series Taxi)
Michelle Phillips
Andre Previn
Billy Dee Williams
David Bloom died April 6, 2003 at the age of 40 in Iraq from a pulmonary embolism. He was a TV journalist (Today Show.)
Prince Rainier III of Monaco died April 6, 2005 at the age of 81 from the heart, kidney and lung problems. He was married to American actress Grace Kelly.
7 April 7:
Alcohol Screening Day (National), 2005 ( during Alcohol Awareness Month)
See: www.nationalalcoholscreeningday.org
No Housework Day
World Health Day (Date stays the same each year.)
"World Health Day is celebrated annually on the 7th of April. The theme for World Health Day 2004 is Road Safety. On this day around the globe, hundreds of organizations will host events to help raise awareness about road traffic injuries, their grave consequences and enormous costs to society. They will also contribute to spreading the word that such injuries can be prevented.." Source: World Health Organization Web site: www.who.int/world-health-day/2005/en
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Francis Ford Coppolla
Jackie Chan, 1954
Russell Crowe, 1964 (submitted by Doreen)
Tony Dorsett
Percy Faith
David Frost
James Garner, Born April 7, 1928 in Norman, OK. Actor, director, producer.
Billy Holliday
John Oates
Wayne Rogers
William Wordsworth
Henry Ford, died April 7, 1947. Born July 30, 1863 in Michigan. Founder of the Ford Motor Company. Web site: www.hfmgv.org.
8 April 8:
no listings at this time
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Patricia Arquette, 1968
Betty Ford, Former US First Lady - married to Former US President Gerald Ford.
Catfish Hunter
Julian Lennon
Mary Pickford
Kurt Cobain, Musician, Lead Singer Nirvana - died April 8, 1994 (suicide)
9 April 9:
Appomattox Day, April 9.
Celebrates the ending of the Civil War in 1865, when Lee surrendered to Grant at Fort Appomattox. Source: www.shagtown.com/days/usa.html
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Hugh Hefner, 1926
Dennis Quaid, 1954
no listings yet
10 April 10:
ASPCA founded in 1866
"The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was founded on April 10, 1866 by Henry Bergh with the mission of alleviating pain, fear and suffering in animals." Source www.aspca.org.
Encourage a Young Writer Day/Encourage a Beginning Writer Day or Young Author's Day (We are unable to find original sponsor or exact date - usually held in April and May.) Crayola.com states April 10, 2004 as date:
www.crayola.com/calendar/detail.cfm?event_id=200&year=2004
Start of National Library Week 2005 (April 10 - 16)
National Library Week is observed each year in April, generally the second full week. Source: www.ala.org/ala/pio/factsheets/nationallibrary.htm
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Chuck Conners
Ken Griffey
Harry Morgan
Omar Sharif
Natalie Schaefer, actress, best known as "Mrs. Howell" or Lovey Howell on Gilligan's Island died on April 10, 1991 from cancer at the age of 90.
11 April 11:
American Submarine Day 2000 - Wyoming
Source: www.state.wy.us/governor/press_releases/execorder/2000/text_sub.html
Persian Gulf War Official Cease Fire, 1991
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Joel Grey
Ethel Kennedy
Louise Lasser
no listings yet
12 April 12:
Space Shuttle Columbia First Launched, 1981 (Crewed by John Young and Robert Crippen)
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
David Cassidy
Lionel Hampton
David Letterman
Ann Miller (Dancer), 1919. She died January 22, 2004 of cancer.
Sally Rand
Tiny Tim
Billy Vaughn
no listings yet
13 April 13:
Battle of Pork Chop Hill began, 1953
Kick Butts Day - April 13, 2005
Kick Butts Day (KBD) thousands of kids in every state and around the world will stand out, speak up and seize control in the fight against Big Tobacco. Web site: www.kickbuttsday.org
Peach Cobbler Day (National)
Source: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Butch Cassidy
Thomas Jefferson, April 13, 1743. The third president of the United States. (Died 1826.)
Rick Schroder, 1970
F.W. Woolworth
no listings yet
14 April 14:
President Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865 (He died early the next morning.)
Pet Owner's Independence Day
www.animaland.org/asp/education/April.asp
John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath" was published on April 14, 1939.
For info, see: www.steinbeck.org/Grapes.html
Titanic hits iceberg shortly before midnight on April 14 causing the ship to sink at 2:20 AM on April 15. Web sites with information: www.titanic-online.com and The Titanic Historical Society www.titanic1.org
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Brad Garrett, 1960 (Actor, TV Series Everybody Loves Raymond)
Sarah Michelle Gellar, 1977
Loretta Lynn
Pete Rose, 1941
Anthony Perkins
Rod Steiger
no listings yet
15 April 15:
Astronomy Day, April 16, 2005
"Astronomy Day occurs sometime between mid April and mid May on a Saturday near or before the 1st quarter Moon. Astronomy Week starts the Monday preceding Astronomy Day and ends the following Sunday. Astronomy Week was created to give sponsoring organizations a longer period of time to host special events." Source: www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astroday.html
Income Tax Day - US income tax forms are due.
First McDonalds opens by Ray Kroc in Des Plaines, IL, 1955
Rubber Eraser Day - We are unable to verify date or sponsor, but found a good Web site about erasers: www.pencils.com/eraser1.html
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Heloise
Leonardo Da Vinci, 1452
Elizabeth Montgomery
Emma Thompson, 1959
Raymond Bailey, (Mr. Drysdale on The Beverly Hillbillies) died on April 15, 1980, of a heart attack. He was 74. (The Beverly Hillbillies was cancelled in 1971.)
President Abraham Lincoln died April 15, 1865 after being shot.
16 April 16:
National Eggs Benedict Day
Source: www.echonyc.com/~jkarpf/eggsbenedict.html
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Edie Adams
Charlie Chaplin
Diane Krall, 1964
Martin Lawrence, 1965
Henry Mancini
Dusty Springfield
Peter Usinov
Bobby Vinton
Wilbur Wright
no listings yet
17 April 17:
no listings yet
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Boomer Esiason
Jennifer Garner, 1972
Sherlock Hemlock (Sesame Street character)
William Holden
Nikita Krushchev
J.P. Morgan
Harry Reasoner , 1923 (Journalist - 60 Minutes) Born April 17, 1923. Died August 6, 1991.
Lela Rochon, 1966
Robert C. Atkins (Diet Doctor - Atkin's Diet) died April 17, 2003 at the age of 72.
18 April 18:
First laundromat opened in Fort Worth Texas, 1934
Patriot's Day
Patriot's Day is celebrated on the third Monday in April in Massachusetts. It commemorates the Battle of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. Source: http://sunniebunniezz.com/holiday/patriots.htm
Patriot's Day, third Monday of April. Commemorates the first battle of the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. Also known as Battles of Lexington and Concord Day. Source: www.shagtown.com/days/usa.html
Paul Revere Day (Paul Revere's famous ride "The British are coming...", 1775
Great San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Melissa Joan Hart, 1976 (Actress - well known for her TV Series Sabrina)
Hayley Mills
Conan O'Brien, 1963
James Woods, 1947
no listings yet
19 April 19:
The first annual Boston Marathon was run in 1897.
The Branch-Davidian’s compound in Waco, Texas burned to the ground in 1993.
The musical "Carousel" opened at the Majestic Theatre in New York City in 1945.
Actress Grace Kelly became Princess Grace of Monaco when she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956.
The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, OK was destroyed by a car-bombing. 168 people (including 19 children) died and 490 were injured.
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Don Adams
Kate Hudson, 1979
Ashley Judd, 1968
Jayne Mansfield
Dudley Moore
Hugh O'Brian
Dick Sargent, 1933 (actor "Bewitched.") He died July 8, 1994.
no listings yet
20 April 20:
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day (National)
Source: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Jessica Lang
Ryan O'Neal
no listings yet
21 April 21:
High Five Day (National) Falls on the third Thursday of April each year.
Started by college students! Source: www.nationalhighfiveday.com
Kindergarten Day (first kindergarten was founded by Friedrich Froebel in Germany in 1837.)
Muster - April 21st of every year is extremely important to anyone who is a Texas Aggie - on this day we celebrate Muster. Thanks Kara! For information about Muster, see http://muster.tamu.edu
San Jacinto Day - Texas State Holiday - April 21st of each year
Source: About Texas - Texas State Library and Archives Commission: www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/holidays.html
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Tony Danza
Charles Grodin
Queen Elizabeth II
Anthony Quinn
no listings yet
22 April 22:
Earth Day observed in many places
However, Earth Day is NOT April 22 - the official Earth Day is March 21 - always falling on the Spring Equinox. See official Earth Day Web site with information on the founding of EARTH DAY March 21, 1970: www.earthsite.org
Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day
Source: http://jfg.girlscouts.org/GS/leadday/leadday.htm
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Eddie Albert
Glen Campbell
Peter Frampton
Jack Nicholson, 1937
Aaron Spelling
Pat Tillman died April 22, 2004 in Afghanistan. Born November 6, 1976. He was a pro football player who gave up his career to go into the US Army.
23 April 23:
Go Girl Go! Day (formerly Sneaker Day) - April 23, 2004 (we are unable to verify date for 2005 as of 10/20/04.)
2nd Annual GoGirlGo! Day - A world event sponsored by the Women's Sports Foundation to help all girls and women achieve a healthy and active lifestyle. For more information, visit www.SneakerDay.org.
Home Run Day (Hank Aaron's first home run 1954)
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Valeri Bertinelli, 1960
David Birney
James Buchanan, 1791 - 15th US President 1857-1861. Born April 23, 1791 in Cove Gap PA. Died June 1, 1868 in Lancaster PA.
Shirley Temple Black
Sandra Dee
Melinda Kanakaredes, 1967
Lee Majors
Roy Orbison
William Shakespeare, 1564
Herve Villachaize
Robert Atkins (famous diet doctor - Atkins Diet) died April 17, 2003 from a fall. He was born October 17, 1930.
John Mills, Actor - died April 23, 2005 at the age of 97
24 April 24:
Passover - April 24 - May 1, 2005 - www.aish.com/holidays
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Jill Ireland
Shirley MacLaine, 1934
Barbra Streisand, 1942
Estee Lauder, died April 24, 2004 at the age of 97. Born July 1, 1906. Created Estee Lauder Cosmetics.
25 April 25:
Anzac Day (Australia, New Zealand)
Passover - April 24 - May 1, 2005 - www.aish.com/holidays
Zucchini Bread Day (National)
Source: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Ella Fitzgerald
Edward R. Murrow
Al Pacino, 1940
Talia Shire
no listings yet
26 April 26:
"Confederate Memorial Day is observed on April 26 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; on May 10 in North Carolina and South Carolina; on May 30 in Virginia; and on June 3 in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Tennessee."
Passover - April 24 - May 1, 2005 - www.aish.com/holidays
Pretzel Day (National, US)
"Originated in 1983, by then-U.S. Representative Robert Walker (R, Pennsylvania), "Pretzel Day" was introduced to Congress as a means of recognizing the invaluable contributions of the numerous pretzel bakeries within Pennsylvania and their impact on the nation's economy." Source: www.auntieannes.com/pressroom/LatestTwist.asp?id=1230
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Alan Arkin
Carol Burnett, 1933
Bobby Rydell
Lucille Ball died at the age of 77 on April 26, 1989 following open heart surgery. (She was born August 6, 1911.) At the time of her death, she was married to Gary Morton.
Irene Ryan - Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies died on April 26, 1986 at the age of 70.
27 April 27:
Passover - April 24 - May 1, 2005 - www.aish.com/holidays
Administrative Professionals Day (Formerly Professional Secretaries Day) 2005
Administrative Professionals Day is observed annually the Wednesday of Administrative Professionals Week April 27, 2005; April 26, 2006. See Web site: International Association of Administrative Professionals
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Judy Carne
Sheena Easton
Ulysses S. Grant
Coretta Scott King, 1927
Casey Kasem, 1932
Jack Klugman
Walter Lantz (creator of Woody Woodpecker)
no listings yet
28 April 28:
Day of Mourning (National - Canada)
"April 28 is the day working Canadians vow to prevent workplace tragedies." Source: www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/April2003/25/c4271.html
Passover - April 24 - May 1, 2005 - www.aish.com/holidays
Take Your Daughter to Work Day - 2005 (Observed the fourth Thursday of April)
Ms. Foundation for Women: www.takeourdaughterstowork.org
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Jessica Alba, 1981
Lionel Barrymore
Sadam Hussein, 1937
Jay Leno, 1950
Ann-Margaret, 1941
James Monroe
no listings yet
29 April 29:
Arbor Day, (National, US)
In most states, Arbor Day is observed the last Friday of the month
* Arbor Day: Today the most common date for the state observances is the last Friday in April, and several U.S. presidents have proclaimed a national Arbor Day on that date. But a number of state Arbor Days are at other times to coincide with the best tree-planting weather, from January and February in the south to May in the far north. For information on what date Arbor Day is celebrated in your state, see The National Arbor Day Foundation's Web site's special page: Arbor Day Dates Across America
Passover - April 24 - May 1, 2005 - www.aish.com/holidays
Zipper Day (zipper patented by Gideon Sindback, 1913)
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Andre Agassi, 1970
Duane Allen, 1943 (Musician, Oak Ridge Boys) Source: RockOnTheNet.com
Duke Ellington
William Randolph Hearst
Mike Hogan, 1973 (Musician, The Cranberries.) Source: RockOnTheNet.com - Click Here
Tommy James, 1947 (Musician) Source: RockOnTheNet.com
Michelle Pfeiffer, 1958
Jerry Seinfeld, 1954
Carnie Wilson, 1968 (Musician - Wilson Phillips) Source: RockOnTheNet.com
no listings yet
30 April 30:
National Honesty Day (In observance of George Washington being inaugurated as first US president on April 30, 1789)
Passover - April 24 - May 1, 2005 - www.aish.com/holidays
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Eve Arden
Jill Clayburgh
Cloris Leachman
Willie Nelson, 1933
no listings yet
Did You Know?
Ash Wednesday (First Day of Lent): The custom of dispensing ashes comes from "for dust thou are, unto dust shat thou return." (Geneis 3:19)
Fastnacht: The German celebration of Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday (the last day before Lent.)
Lent: Lent was established as 40 days in approximately 600AD. The name comes from words meaning spring and long, referring to the 40 days until Spring.
Mardi Gras: The French and Southern United States day of celebration on the last day before Lent.
Pancake Tuesday (or Pancake Day) is the English version of Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday when thin, flat pancakes are cooked and eaten.
Shrove Tuesday: The name comes from the custom of making confessions and receiving forgiveness on the last day before Lent which was known as being shriven.
What Happened Today In History?
June 23rd 1994 - Death: Stanley Gebler Davies, journalist/drinker, dies at 50
June 23rd 1658 - Event: Dutch troops occupy last Portugese Fort Jafnapatnam Ceylon
June 23rd 1930 - Event: Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia Phillies 21-8
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April Gardening To Do List
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International Holidays For April
Thoughts...
"The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year." -- American Humorist Mark Twain