30 Fascinating April Trivia and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie Zaldarriaga, Author·Updated Apr 2025·4 min read

Welcome to our April Trivia page, where we explore the fascinating events, traditions, and milestones that make this month truly special.

1What is the birthstone for April?
2Which two zodiac signs are associated with April?
3What are the birth flowers for April?
4Which famous playwright was born and died in April?
5What significant environmental event is celebrated on April 22nd?
6Which historical maritime disaster occurred on April 15, 1912?
7What is the significance of April 1st in many cultures?
8Which space shuttle was launched on April 12, 1981, marking NASA's first reusable spacecraft mission?
9What is the traditional name of the full moon occurring in April?
10Which civil rights leader was assassinated on April 4, 1968?
11What major sporting event is traditionally held in Augusta, Georgia, during the first full week of April?
12Which country celebrates its traditional New Year, known as Songkran, in April?
13What notable event in space exploration occurred on April 12, 1961?
14Which U.S. President was born on April 13, 1743?
15What is the name of the meteor shower that typically peaks around April 22nd?
16Which famous artist and inventor was born on April 15, 1452?
17What is the name of the Japanese flower festival that takes place in April, celebrating cherry blossoms?
18Which U.S. state was admitted to the Union on April 30, 1812?
19What global observance, raising awareness about autism, is held on April 2nd?
20Which ancient Roman festival, held from April 28th to May 3rd, celebrated the goddess of flowers?
21What famous American writer was born on April 3, 1783?
22What iconic structure opened to the public on April 4, 1973?
23What environmental disaster occurred on April 10, 2010?
24Which famous composer debuted his Ninth Symphony in Vienna on April 7, 1824?
25What major league baseball event took place on April 15, 1947?
26What famous speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver on April 3, 1968?
27What groundbreaking medical discovery was announced by Jonas Salk on April 12, 1955?
28Which famous Renaissance artist passed away on April 6, 1520?
29What global sporting event began its modern revival in Athens on April 6, 1896?
30What is the origin of the name "April"?