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, 1977
1st » Thirty-six people are killed in Taksim Square, Istanbul, during the Labour Day celebrations.
9th » Hotel Polen fire: A disastrous fire burns down the Hotel Polen in Amsterdam causing 33 deaths and 21 severe injuries.
25th » Star Wars (retitled 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope' in 1981) is released in theaters, inspiring the Jediism religion and Geek Pride Day holiday.
28th » In Southgate, Kentucky, the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire or Beverly Hills Supper Club is engulfed in fire, killing 165 people inside.
31st » The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System completed.
Famous Birthdays on May in 1977
1st » Vera Lischka, Austrian swimmer and politician
31st » Theodoros Baev, Bulgarian-Greek volleyball player
31st » Phil Devey, Canadian baseball player
31st » Domenico Fioravanti, Italian swimmer
31st » Scott Klopfenstein, American singer-songwriter and trumpet player (Reel Big Fish, The Littlest Man Band, The Scholars (band) or The Scholars, and Nuckle Brothers)
31st » Greg Leeb, Canadian ice hockey player
31st » Eric Christian Olsen, American actor
31st » Joachim Olsen, Danish shot putter
31st » Joel Ross, English radio and television host
31st » June Sarpong, English television host
31st » Moses Sichone, Zambian footballer
31st » Petr Tenkrát, Czech ice hockey player
Famous Deaths for May 1977
5th » Ludwig Erhard, German politician, Chancellor of Germany (Federal Republic) named Chancellor of Germany (b. 1897)
9th » James Jones (author) or James Jones, American author (b. 1921)