16 April - Queen Margrethe II Denmark birth anniversary

 

Born on 16 April 1940, Queen Margrethe II ascended to the throne on 14 January 1972, following the death of her father, King Frederick IX. She is the first female monarch of Denmark since the reign of Queen Margrethe I in the 14th century.

During her reign, Queen Margrethe II has been a respected and beloved figure, known for her strong sense of duty, artistic talents (she is an accomplished painter and illustrator), and dedication to the Danish people. She has played an active role in Danish cultural and social life, representing the monarchy both at home and abroad.

Queen Margrethe II's birthday is typically celebrated with various events and ceremonies throughout Denmark. It is a day of national significance, marked by public festivities, royal appearances, and well-wishes from both the Danish people and leaders of other nations.

 

16 April - Selena Quintanilla birth anniversary

 

Selena Quintanilla was a beloved American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, model, actress, and fashion designer, often referred to as the "Queen of Tejano Music." Born on 16 April 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, Selena began performing at a young age alongside her siblings in the band Selena y Los Dinos, managed by her father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr.

Selena's talent and charisma quickly propelled her to stardom within the Tejano music scene, a genre blending Mexican and American influences. She released several successful albums, including "Ven Conmigo" (1990), "Entre a Mi Mundo" (1992), and "Amor Prohibido" (1994), which spawned numerous hit singles and earned her widespread acclaim.

Beyond her musical career, Selena also ventured into acting, appearing in the film "Don Juan DeMarco" (1995) alongside Johnny Depp. She was also known for her fashion sense, launching her own clothing line and boutique stores.

Tragically, Selena's life was cut short at the age of 23 when she was murdered by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, on 31 March 1995. Her untimely death shocked and deeply saddened fans worldwide, but her legacy continues to thrive through her music, influence on Latinx culture, and lasting impact on the music industry. Selena's memory lives on through her music, which continues to inspire new generations of fans. She remains an icon of beauty, talent, and cultural pride

16 April - Day of the Mushroom

 

The Day of the Mushroom celebration is celebrated on April 16 and honors all things fungi. The fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, which can grow anywhere above ground, on soil, or its food source, is known as a mushroom. The white button mushroom, which is grown, is the standard fungus to be called a mushroom. Therefore, fungi with a stem, cap, and gills on the underside of their cap are those to which the term “mushroom” is most frequently applied. The name “mushroom” is also relevant to describing the fleshy fruiting bodies of other Ascomycota because it is used to describe a range of different gilled fungi that may or may not have a stem.