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, 1941
1st » World War II: German forces launch a major attack on Tobruk.
6th » The first flight of the Republic Aviation known as Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.
8th » The German Luftwaffe launches a Nottingham Blitz named bombing raid on Nottingham and Derby
9th » World War II: The German submarine German submarine U-110 (1940) named 'U-110' is captured by the Royal Navy. On board is the latest Enigma cryptography machine which Allies of World War II or Allied cryptographers later use to break coded German messages
10th » World War II: The British House of Commons e.g House of Commons in London is damaged by the Luftwaffe in an airstrike called air raid.
10th » World War II: Rudolf Hess parachutes into Scotland to try to negotiate a peace deal between the United Kingdom and Nazi Germany.
13th » World War II: Kingdom of Yugoslavia called Yugoslav royal colonel Dragoljub Mihailović starts fighting with German occupation troops, beginning the Serbian resistance.
15th » First flight of the Gloster E.28/39 the first British and Allied jet aircraft.
19th » Viet Minh, a communist coalition, formed at Cao Bằng Province, Vietnam.
20th » World War II: Battle of Crete Nazi Germany called German Fallschirmjäger (World War II) or paratroops invade Crete.
24th » World War II: In the Battle of the Atlantic (1939–1945) Battle of the Atlantic, the German battleship Bismarck German Battleship 'Bismarck' sinks then-pride of the Royal Navy, HMS Hood 51 6, killing all but three crewmen.
27th » World War II: The President of the United States named U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims an "unlimited national emergency".
27th » World War II: The German battleship 'German battleship Bismarck or Bismarck' is sunk in the North Atlantic killing almost 2,100 men.
30th » World War II: Manolis Glezos and Apostolos Santas climb the Athenian Acropolis and tear down the Nazi swastika.
31st » A Bombing of Dublin in World War II named Luftwaffe air raid on Dublin, Ireland, claims 38 lives.
18th » Lobby Loyde, Australian guitarist, songwriter, and producer (Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs, Purple Hearts (Australian band) called Purple Hearts, Wild Cherries, and Rose Tattoo) (d. 2007)
19th » Nora Ephron, American director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2012)
19th » Igor Judge, Baron Judge, Maltese-English lawyer and judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
19th » Tania Mallet, English model and actress
20th » Goh Chok Tong, Singaporean politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Singapore
20th » John Strasberg, American actor
21st » Martin Carthy, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Steeleye Span, The Watersons, Waterson:Carthy, Brass Monkey (band) called Brass Monkey, and Blue Murder (folk) called Blue Murder)
21st » Bobby Cox, American baseball player and manager
21st » Ambrose Greenway, 4th Baron Greenway, English photographer and politician
21st » Ronald Isley, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (The Isley Brothers)
22nd » Menzies Campbell, Scottish sprinter and politician
22nd » Nangolo Ithete, Namibian politician (d. 2002)
22nd » Martha Langbein, German runner
24th » Bob Dylan, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Traveling Wilburys)
24th » Patricia Hollis, Baroness Hollis of Heigham, English academic and politician
24th » George Lakoff, American linguist and academic
25th » Vladimir Voronin, Moldovan economist and politician, 3rd President of Moldova