April 11 U.S. 3000 (issued 10-1-1995) Dale Messick, born 4-11-1906 illustrator of Brenda Starr comics strip Christopher Smart, poet, 4-11-1722 Oleg Cassini, fashion designer, 4-11-1913 Howard W. Koch, film director, 4-11-1916 Joel Grey, actor, photographer, 4-11-1932 Mark Strand, U.S. poet laureate, 4-11-1934 Birth Flower: Daisy Innocence, beauty, purity, loyal love, keeper of secrets Birthstone: Diamond Love, strength, courage, imagination & illumination Zodiac Sign: Aries, the Ram Boldness, courage, leadership, initiation & innovation