Born on April 23
April 23: Taurus Zodiac & Famous People
The zodiac sign for April 23 is Taurus. Famous people born on April 23 include William Shakespeare, Roy Orbison — 2 notable figures in all, plus this day’s birthstone, birth flower and birthday rarity.
Playwright · 1564–1616
Musician · 1936–1988
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How many people share the April 23 birthday?
~930 thousand in the U.S., ~22 million worldwide
※ Rough estimate assuming birthdays are evenly distributed (published population figures).
The April 23 birthday profile
Zodiac
Taurus
Birthstone
Diamond
Birth flower
Daisy
Birth color
Cherry Blossom
Rarity
#278/366
Weekday
Which day?
💎 Diamond (Eternal Bond, Purity & Invincibility) · 🌸 Daisy (Innocence, Hope & Peace)
Taurus traits
General traits of the sign April 23 falls under (4/20–5/20) — not a per-day personality or fortune.
Element
Earth
Modality
Fixed
Ruling planet
Venus
Steady and persevering, valuing stability and the senses.
Associated strengths: Patient, Reliable, Devoted, Practical
April 23's decan: 1st decan (0°–10°, ~April 20–April 29) — sub-ruler Venus (Taurus)
Each sign splits into three 10° decans; the 1st is the sign itself, the 2nd and 3rd are sub-ruled by the same-element signs (a traditional rule; the boundary shifts ±1 day by year).
※ Traditional Western astrology attributes — for cultural interest, not a scientific claim.
What happened on April 23
- World Book Day — A UNESCO day promoting reading and publishing.
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