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, 1946
1st » Start of three-year 1946 Pilbara strike e.g Pilbara strike of Indigenous Australians.
1st » The Paris Peace Conference, 1946 called Paris Peace Conference concludes that the islands of the Dodecanese should be returned to Greece by Italy.
2nd » The "Battle of Alcatraz" takes place; two guards and three inmates are killed.
4th » In San Francisco Bay, United States Marine Corps named U.S. Marines from the nearby Treasure Island (California) e.g Treasure Island Naval Base stop a two-day riot at Alcatraz federal prison. Five people are killed in the riot.
5th » The International Military Tribunal for the Far East begins in Tokyo with twenty-eight Japanese military and government officials accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
7th » Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering (later renamed Sony) is founded with around 20 employees.
8th » Estonian school girls Aili Jõgi and Ageeda Paavel blow up the Soviet Union called Soviet memorial which stood in front of the Bronze Soldier in Tallinn.
9th » King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy abdicates and is succeeded by Umberto II of Italy e.g Umberto II.
10th » First successful launch of an American V-2 rocket at White Sands Missile Range named White Sands Proving Ground.
21st » Physicist Louis Slotin is fatally irradiated in a criticality incident during an experiment with the demon core at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
25th » The parliament of Jordan called Transjordan makes Abdullah I of Jordan their Emir.
13th » Jean Rondeau, French race car driver and constructor (d. 1985)
13th » Marv Wolfman, American author
14th » Sarah Hogg, Viscountess Hailsham, English economist and journalist
15th » Aly Bain, Scottish fiddler (The Boys of the Lough)
15th » Thadeus Nguyễn Văn Lý, Vietnamese priest
16th » Roger Earl, English drummer (Savoy Brown and Foghat)
16th » Robert Fripp, English guitarist, songwriter, and producer (King Crimson, Fripp & Eno, and The League of Gentlemen (band) e.g The League of Gentlemen)
17th » Udo Lindenberg, German singer-songwriter and drummer (Passport (band) or Passport)
17th » F. Paul Wilson, American author
18th » Bruce Gilbert, English guitarist (Wire (band) or Wire and Dome (band) known as Dome)
18th » Frank Hsieh, Taiwanese politician, 40th Premier of the Republic of China
18th » Reggie Jackson, American baseball player, sportscaster, and actor
18th » Andreas Katsulas, American actor (d. 2006)
18th » Gerd Langguth, German political scientist and author (d. 2013)