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April facts & stats

7 fact-checked facts about the month of April, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

How many days are in April?

Answer30

April has 30 days, like June, September and November.

April is which month of the year in the modern calendar?

AnswerFourth

April follows March and comes before May, making it the fourth month.

Going deeper

Earth Day is observed on which date?

AnswerApril 22

Earth Day is held every year on April 22 to support environmental protection.

Which two zodiac signs cover dates in April?

AnswerAries and Taurus

Aries runs from late March to about April 19, and Taurus begins around April 20.

UNESCO's World Book and Copyright Day, linked to Shakespeare and Cervantes, is on which date?

AnswerApril 23

April 23 was chosen because it is associated with the deaths of Cervantes and Shakespeare in 1616.

Expert level

In the early Roman calendar, which began with March, April was which month?

AnswerSecond

The early Roman year started in March, so April was second; January and February were added later.

In what year was the first Earth Day held?

Answer1970

The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970, in the United States.

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