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, 1951
3rd » The United States Senate United States Senate Committee on Armed Services Armed Services and United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Foreign Relations Committees begin their closed door hearings into the dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur
13th » The 400th anniversary of the founding of the National University of San Marcos is commemorated by the opening of the Estadio Universidad San Marcos called first large-capacity stadium in Peru.
14th » Trains run on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales for the first time since heritage railway known as preservation, making it the first railway in the world to be operated by volunteers.
15th » The Polish cultural attaché in Paris, Czesław Miłosz, asks the French government for political asylum.
16th » The first regularly scheduled transatlantic flights begin between Idlewild Airport (now John F Kennedy International Airport) in New York City and Heathrow Airport in London, operated by El Al Israel Airlines.
21st » The opening of the Ninth Street Show, otherwise known as the 9th Street Art Exhibition a gathering of a number of notable artists, and the stepping-out of the post war New York avant-garde, collectively known as the New York School (art) called New York S
23rd » Tibetans sign the Seventeen Point Agreement for the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet with China.
28th » The British radio comedy program 'The Goon Show' was broadcast on the BBC for the first time.
Famous Birthdays on May in 1951
1st » Gordon Greenidge, Barbadian cricketer and coach
1st » Geoff Lees, English race car driver
1st » Sally Mann, American photographer
1st » Antony Worrall Thompson, English chef
2nd » John Glascock, English singer and bass player (Jethro Tull (band) Jethro Tull, Carmen (rock band) Carmen, The Gods (band) The Gods, and Chicken Shack) (d. 1979)
3rd » Alan Clayson, English singer-songwriter and journalist
3rd » Christopher Cross, American singer-songwriter and producer
3rd » Ashok Gehlot, Indian politician, 21st Chief Minister of Rajasthan
3rd » Tatyana Tolstaya, Russian author
4th » Colin Bass, English bass player, songwriter, and producer (Camel (band) called Camel and 3 Mustaphas 3)
4th » Colleen Hanabusa, American politician
4th » Jackie Jackson, American singer-songwriter and dancer (The Jackson 5)
4th » Gérard Jugnot, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
4th » Mick Mars, American guitarist and songwriter (Mötley Crüe)
5th » Rudolf Finsterer, German rugby player and coach
5th » Nicholas Guest, American actor
5th » Toomas Vilosius, Estonian physician and politician, 2nd Minister of Social Affairs of Estonia
6th » Samuel Doe, Liberian politician, 21st President of Liberia (d. 1990)
7th » Robert Hegyes, American actor and director (d. 2012)
7th » Bernie Marsden, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Whitesnake, Paice Ashton Lord, Babe Ruth (band) known as Babe Ruth, and The Snakes)
7th » Raia Prokhovnik, Political scientist
8th » Philip Bailey, American singer-songwriter, drummer, and actor (Earth, Wind & Fire)
8th » Chris Frantz, American drummer and producer (Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club)