The May Birthstone is the Emerald which is emblematic of love and success. The emerald used to be one of Cleopatra's favorite gems. Emerald is called the traditional birthstone of May. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love. Ancient Romans went so far as to dedicate this stone to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. Today, it is thought that emeralds signify wisdom, growth, and patience. Chrysoprase is considered the secondary birthstone for the month of May.
May Zodiac Signs
Month of May Zodiac Signs are Taurus(until May 20) and Gemini(May 21 onwards).
Taurus (April 20 - May 19) The Taurus has great strength in physical and mental capacities. Maybe this is why stubbornness or being a stuborn bull is often associated with this star sign. Work wise being able to teac to others is one of their strengths, at least on some level due to the fact that they are sympathetic and loving. Taurus is compatible with: Libra, Taurus, Cancer, Capricorn, Virgo and Pisces.
Gemini (May 20 - June 20) Geminis tend to be very unpredictable. Be always ready for a surprise from them. Being creative and open can result in Geminis changing their behaviour rather frequently. People born under this star sign are very adaptable to new situations or life changes. Add to this the positive nature towards life that Gemini possess. Gemini are compatible with: other Gemini, Leo, Libra and Aquarius.
May Birth Flowers
Month of May is associated with the Lily of the valley flower. It is generally white in colour. The birth flower Lily conveys sweetness and humility. In the Victorian era, it was gifted to convey the romantic message: you have made my life complete. The other May flower is the hawthorn plant, which represents hope and supreme happiness. Hawthorne signifies that you want only the best for the recipient.
Humility, Chastity and Sweetness. Sweetly scented and rare May Birth Flower Lily also signifies a return to happiness.
Historical Events for May, 1891
5th » The Music Hall in New York City (later known as Carnegie Hall) has its grand opening and first public performance, with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky or Tchaikovsky as the guest conductor.
11th » The Ōtsu incident: Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich of Imperial Russia (later Nicholas II) suffers a critical head injury during a sword attack by Japanese policeman Tsuda Sanzō. He is rescued by Prince George of Greece and Denmark.
Famous Birthdays on May in 1891
3rd » Tadeusz Peiper, Polish poet and critic (d. 1969)
7th » Harry McShane, Scottish engineer and activist (d. 1988)
10th » Mahmoud Mokhtar, Egyptian sculptor (d. 1934)
15th » Mikhail Bulgakov, Russian author and playwright (d. 1940)
15th » Fritz Feigl, Austrian-Brazilian chemist and academic (d. 1971)
16th » Richard Tauber, Austrian tenor and actor (d. 1948)
17th » Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife (d. 1959)
17th » Napoleon Zervas, Greek general (d. 1957)
18th » Rudolf Carnap, German-American philosopher (d. 1970)
19th » Oswald Boelcke, German captain and pilot (d. 1916)
22nd » Eddie Edwards (musician) or Eddie Edwards, American baseball player and trombonist (Original Dixieland Jazz Band) (d. 1963)
23rd » Pär Lagerkvist, Swedish author and poet, Nobel Prize in Literature known as Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1974)
24th » William F. Albright, American archeologist, philologist, and scholar (d. 1971)
27th » Claude Champagne, Canadian violinist, pianist, and composer (d. 1965)
27th » Jaan Kärner, Estonian poet and writer (d. 1958)