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, 1963
2nd » Berthold Seliger launches a rocket with three stages and a maximum flight altitude of more than 100 kilometres near Cuxhaven. It is the only sounding rocket developed in Germany.
3rd » The police force in Birmingham, Alabama switches tactics and Birmingham campaign Fire hoses and police dogs called responds with violent force to stop the "Birmingham campaign" protesters. Images of the violent suppression are transmitted worldwide, brin
8th » Army of the Republic of South Vietnam South Vietnamese soldiers of Catholic President Ngo Dinh Diem Huế Phật Đản shootings open fire on Buddhists defying a ban on the flying of the Buddhist flag on Vesākha Vesak, killing nine and sparking the Buddhist cri
11th » Racist bombings in Birmingham, Alabama or Birmingham, Alabama disrupt nonviolence in the Birmingham campaign and precipitate a Birmingham crisis named crisis involving federal troops.
13th » The U.S. Supreme Court case Brady v. Maryland is decided.
15th » Project Mercury: The launch of the final Mercury mission, Mercury-Atlas 9 with astronaut L. Gordon Cooper on board. He becomes the first American to spend more than a day in outer space known as space.
22nd » An assassination attempt of Greek left-wing politician Grigoris Lambrakis, who will die five days later.
24th » Baldwin–Kennedy meeting on race relations in the US
25th » In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Organisation of African Unity is established.
Famous Birthdays on May in 1963
3rd » Jeff Hornacek, American basketball player and coach
3rd » Edward Kessler, English theologian
3rd » Jamie Reeves, English strongman and wrestler
3rd » Mona Siddiqui, Pakistani-Scottish journalist and academic
4th » Vange Leonel, Brazilian singer-songwriter and activist (d. 2014)
21st » Richard Appel, American screenwriter and producer
21st » Pete Sandoval, Salvadoran-American drummer (Terrorizer and Morbid Angel)
21st » Kevin Shields, American-Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (My Bloody Valentine (band) e.g My Bloody Valentine, The Complex (band) known as The Complex, and Primal Scream)
21st » Dave Specter, American guitarist
23rd » Wally Dallenbach, Jr., American race car driver and sportscaster