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, 1902
4th » 8 fishermen lose their lives in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland in the Galway Bay drowning tragedy.
6th » Macario Sakay establishes the Tagalog Republic with himself as President.
8th » In Martinique, Mount Pelée erupts, destroying the town of Saint-Pierre, Martinique e.g Saint-Pierre and killing over 30,000 people. Only a handful of residents survive the blast.
17th » Greek archaeologist Valerios Stais discovers the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient mechanical analog computer.
31st » Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures United Kingdom named British control of South Africa.
Famous Birthdays on May in 1902
2nd » Arturo Licata, Italian super-centenarian (d. 2014)
3rd » Alfred Kastler, French physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics named Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1984)
4th » Cola Debrot, Dutch physician, lawyer, and politician (d. 1981)
6th » Harry Golden, Ukrainian-American journalist and author (d. 1981)
6th » Max Ophüls, German director and screenwriter (d. 1957)
8th » André Michel Lwoff, French microbiologist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine known as Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1994)
10th » Anatole Litvak, Ukrainian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1974)
10th » David O. Selznick, American director and producer (d. 1965)
15th » Richard J. Daley, American politician, 48th Mayor of Chicago (d. 1976)
18th » Meredith Willson, American playwright and composer (d. 1984)
21st » Earl Averill, American baseball player (d. 1983)
21st » Marcel Breuer, Hungarian-American architect, designed the Ameritrust Tower (d. 1981)
21st » Anatole Litvak, Ukrainian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1974)
22nd » Al Simmons, American baseball player and coach (d. 1956)
23rd » Frank Buckland (ice hockey) e.g Frank Buckland, Canadian businessman (d. 1991)
24th » Lionel Conacher, Canadian football player and politician (d. 1954)
24th » Sylvia Daoust, Canadian sculptor (d. 2004)
27th » Fanny Godin, Belgian super-centenarian (d. 2014)
30th » Stepin Fetchit, American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 1985)
31st » Billy Mayerl, English pianist and composer (d. 1959)