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, 1994
1st » Three-time Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna Death of Ayrton Senna e.g is killed in an accident during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix e.g San Marino Grand Prix at Imola.
2nd » A bus Poland bus disaster of 1994 e.g crashes in Gdańsk or Gdańsk, Poland killing 32 people.
4th » Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization or PLO leader Yasser Arafat sign a peace accord regarding Palestine called Palestinian autonomy granting self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho.
5th » The signing of the Bishkek Protocol between Armenia and Azerbaijan effectively freezes the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
5th » American teenager Michael P. Fay is Caning in Singapore e.g caned in Singapore for theft and vandalism.
6th » Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and French President François Mitterrand officiate at the opening of the Channel Tunnel.
6th » Former Arkansas state worker Paula Jones files a lawsuit against United States President Bill Clinton, alleging that he had sexually harassed her in 1991.
13th » Johnny Carson makes his last television appearance on Late Show with David Letterman.
17th » Malawi holds its Malawian general election, 1994 called first multi-party elections.
21st » The Democratic Republic of Yemen unsuccessful attempts to secede from the Republic of Yemen; a war breaks out.
24th » Four men convicted of 1993 World Trade Center bombing named bombing the World Trade Center in New York in 1993 are each sentenced to 240 years in prison.
Famous Birthdays on May in 1994
1st » Wallace Oliveira dos Santos or Wallace, Brazilian footballer
28th » Ely Jacques Kahn, Jr., American author (b. 1916)
29th » Erich Honecker, German politician (b. 1912)
30th » Ezra Taft Benson, American religious leader, 13th List of presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints named President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (b. 1899)