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, 1967
8th » The Philippines known as Philippine province of Davao province called Davao is split into three: Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.
11th » Andreas Papandreou, Greek economics called economist and socialist politician, is imprisoned in Athens by the Greek military junta of 1967–1974 named Greek military junta.
13th » Zakir Hussain (politician) named Dr. Zakir Hussain becomes the third President of India. He is the first Muslim President of India or President of the Indian Union. He holds this position until August 24, 1969.
17th » Six-Day War: President of Egypt e.g President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt demands dismantling of the peace-keeping UN Emergency Force in Egypt.
20th » The Popular Movement of the Revolution political party is established in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
23rd » Egypt closes the Straits of Tiran and blockades the port of Eilat at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba to Israeli shipping.
24th » Egypt imposes a blockade and siege of the Red Sea coast of Israel.
25th » Celtic F.C. from Glasgow, Scotland, becomes the first ever Northern European team to win the 1967 European Cup Final named European Cup; with previous winners being from Spain, Italy and Portugal.
27th » Australians vote in favor of a Australian referendum, 1967 (Aboriginals) called constitutional referendum granting the Australian government the power to make laws to benefit Indigenous Australians and to count them in the national census.
27th » The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy CV-67 6 is Ship naming and launching launched by Jacqueline Kennedy and her daughter Caroline Kennedy Caroline.
30th » The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Biafra known as Republic of Biafra, sparking a Nigerian Civil War named civil war.
Famous Birthdays on May in 1967
1st » Tim McGraw, American singer-songwriter and actor
1st » Scott Coffey, American actor, director, producer and screenwriter
2nd » Bengt Åkerblom, Swedish ice hockey player (d. 1995)
2nd » Mika Brzezinski, American journalist
3rd » André Olbrich, German guitarist and songwriter (Blind Guardian)
13th » Chuck Schuldiner, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Death (metal band) known as Death, Control Denied, Slaughter (Canadian band) called Slaughter, and Voodoocult) (d. 2001)
13th » Melanie Thornton, American-German singer (La Bouche) (d. 2001)