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, 1927
1st » The first cooked meals on a scheduled flight are introduced on an Imperial Airways flight from London to Paris.
1st » The Union Labor Life Insurance Company is founded by the American Federation of Labor.
8th » Attempting to make the first non-stop transatlantic flight from Paris to New York, French war heroes Charles Nungesser and François Coli disappear after taking off aboard 'The White Bird' biplane.
9th » The Parliament of Australia known as Australian Parliament first convenes in Canberra.
11th » The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is founded.
18th » The Bath School disaster: forty-five people are killed by bombs planted by a disgruntled school-board member in Michigan.
18th » After being founded for 20 years, the Government of the Republic of China (1912–49) named Republic of China approves Tongji University to be among the first national universities of the Republic of China.
20th » Treaty of Jeddah (1927) named Treaty of Jeddah: the United Kingdom recognizes the sovereignty of King Ibn Saud in the Kingdoms of Hejaz and Najd or Nejd, which later merge to become the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
27th » The Ford Motor Company ceases manufacture of the Ford Model T and begins to retool plants to make the Ford Model A (1927) named Ford Model A.
31st » The last Ford Model T rolls off the assembly line after a production run of 15,007,003 vehicles.
Famous Birthdays on May in 1927
1st » Gary Bertini, Israeli conductor and composer (d. 2005)
1st » Laura Betti, Italian actress and singer (d. 2004)