- Apr 1 Daniel Vacek, Czech tennis player (French Open doubles 1996, 97; US Open doubles 1997), born in Prague, Czech Republic
- Apr 1 James Page, American boxer (WBA Welterweight champion 1998-2000), born in Pittsburg, California
- Apr 2 Todd Woodbridge, Australian tennis player (16 x Grand Slam doubles titles; 6 x GS mixed doubles titles; Olympic gold 1996) and broadcaster (7 Network, 9 Network), born in Sydney, New South Wales
- Apr 3 Anthony McClanahan, American football linebacker (Calgary Stampeders), born in Bakersfield, California
- Apr 3 Picabo Street, American skier (Olympic gold 1994), born in Triumph, Idaho
- Apr 3 Quilvio Veras, Major League Baseball second baseman, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Apr 4 Yanic Perreault, Canadian ice hockey center (considered one of best faceoff men in NHL history; NHL All Star 2007; LA Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens), born in Sherbrooke, Quebec
- Apr 5 Finidi George, soccer player (Ajax)
- Apr 6 Lou Merloni, American baseball player
- Apr 7 Victor Kraatz, Canadian ice dancer (1995 World Champs-4th), born in Berlin, West Germany
- Apr 8 Christophe "Titou" Lamaison, French rugby footballer fly-half, 1996-2004, all-time leading points scorer for France, with 380 points, born in Dax, France
- Apr 9 Anthony Redmon, American NFL guard (Arizona Cardinals), born in Brewton, Alabama
- Apr 9 Derwin Gray, NFL center (Indianapolis Colts), born in San Antonio, Texas
- Apr 9 Jacques Villeneuve, Canadian auto racer (World F1 champion 1997; Indianapolis 500 1995; Indy Car World Series 1995), born in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
- Apr 9 James Hundon, American football wide receiver (Cincinnati Bengals), born in San Francisco, California
- Apr 9 Peter Canavan, Gaelic footballer, born in Ballygawley, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Apr 9 Wang Yang, youngest Olympic record breaker at age 17 (Olympics 1988)
- Apr 12 Fernando Meligeni, Argentine tennis star, born in São Paulo, Brazil
- Apr 12 Kent Manderville, Canadian ice hockey player (Edmonton Oilers), born in Edmonton, Canada
- Apr 12 Tyrone Chatman, CFL linebacker (BC Lions)
- Apr 13 Charles "Bo" Outlaw, American NBA forward (LA Clippers, Orlando Magic), born in San Antonio, Texas
- Apr 14 Antonio London, NFL linebacker (Detroit Lions), born in Tullahoma, Tennessee
- Apr 14 Gregory Zaun, American baseball analyst & catcher (Baltimore Orioles), born in Glendale, California
- Apr 14 Miguel Calero, Colombian soccer goalkeeper (50 caps; Copa América 2001; Pachuca), born in Ginebra, Colombia (d. 2012)
- Apr 15 Craig Whelihan, NFL quarterback (San Diego Chargers)
- Apr 15 Guivi Sissaouri, Canada freestyle wrestler (Olympic silver 1996), born in Tbilisi, Georgia
- Apr 15 Jason Sehorn, NFL cornerback/safety (NY Giants)
- Apr 15 Tim Tindale, NFL running back (Buffalo Bills)
- Apr 16 Natasha Zvereva, Belarusian tennis ace (18 Grand Slam double titles), born in Minsk, Belarus
- Apr 17 David Oliver, Canadian NHL right wing (Edmonton Oilers), born in Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada
- Apr 18 Dan Kordic, Canadian NHL defenseman (Philadelphia Flyers), born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Apr 20 Allan Houston, American basketball player (NY Knicks, Detroit Pistons), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Apr 20 Chris Penn, NFL wide receiver (KC Chiefs, Chicago Bears), born in Lenapah, Oklahoma
- Apr 20 John Senden, Australian golfer (2 PGA Tour titles), born in Brisbane, Queensland
- Apr 20 Terry Smith, NFL wide receiver (Indianapolis Colts), born in Clemson, South Carolina
- Apr 20 Yonel Jourdain, American NFL running back and kick returner (Buffalo Bills), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Apr 21 Samantha Druce, British swimmer, youngest woman to swim English Channel
- Apr 21 Tony Mcgee, NFL tight end (Cin Bengals)
- Apr 22 Milos Holan, Bilovec Cze, NHL defenseman (Anaheim Mighty Ducks)
- Apr 22 Nicklas Kulti, Swedish tennis star
- Apr 23 Chuck Adams, Pacific Palisades California, tennis star (1989 USTA Boys), born in Pacific Palisades, California
- Apr 24 Jeff Brohm, American football quarterback (San Francisco 49ers), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Apr 24 Ken Klee, NHL defenseman (Washington Capitals), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Apr 24 Kumar Dharmasena, Sri Lankan cricketer (Sri Lankan off-spinner), born in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Apr 24 Phil Rogers, Australian 100m breaststroker (Olympic bronze 1992, 96), born in Adelaide, South Australia
- Apr 25 Andrew Grigg, CFL receiver (Hamilton Tiger Cats), born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
- Apr 25 Brad Clontz, American baseball pitcher (Atlanta Braves), born in Stuart, Virginia
- Apr 25 Eric England, NFL defensive end (Arizona Cardinals), born in Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Apr 26 Ryan Yarbrough, American NFL wide receiver (Baltimore Ravens, NY Jets), born in Lakeland, Florida
- Apr 27 Craig Keith, American football tight end (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Raleigh, North Carolina
- Apr 27 James Burton, NFL cornerback (Chicago Bears), born in Torrance, California
- Apr 28 Meredith McGrath, American tennis player (US Open mixed doubles 1995 [Matt Lucena]; 3 WTA singles, 25 doubles titles), born in Midland Michigan
- Apr 29 Sterling Hitchcock, American baseball pitcher (NY Yanks, Sea Mariners), born in Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Apr 30 B J Tyler, NBA guard (Toronto Raptors)
- Apr 30 Matt Martin, Hamden, NHL defenseman (Toronto Maple Leafs, Olympic US-94)
- Apr 30 Ryan Hawblitzel, pitcher (Colorado Rockies), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
- Apr 30 Ty Hallock, fullback (Jacksonville Jaguars)
About April 1971
How Old? 52 years old
Generation: Generation X
Leap Year: No