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, 2000
2nd » President Bill Clinton announces that accurate Global Positioning System or GPS access would no longer be restricted to the United States Armed Forces called United States military.
3rd » The sport of geocaching begins, with the first cache placed and the coordinates from a Global Positioning System e.g GPS posted on Usenet.
4th » Ken Livingstone becomes the London mayoral election, 2000 e.g first Mayor of London.
7th » Vladimir Putin is inaugurated as president of Russia.
11th » Second Chechen War: Chechen people named Chechen separatists Galashki ambush e.g ambush Russian paramilitary forces in the Republic of Ingushetia.
13th » In Enschede, the Netherlands, a Enschede fireworks disaster known as fireworks factory explodes, killing 22 people, wounding 950, and resulting in approximately €450 million in damage.
17th » Arsenal F.C. or Arsenal and Galatasaray S.K. e.g Galatasaray fans clash in the 2000 UEFA Cup Final riots in Copenhagen
24th » Israeli troops withdraw from southern Lebanon after 22 years of occupation.
25th » Liberation Day (Lebanon) Liberation Day of Lebanon. Israel withdraws its army from most of the Lebanon Lebanese territory after 22 years of its first Operation Litani invasion in 1978.