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, 2001
1st » Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declares the existence of "a state of rebellion", hours after thousands of supporters of her arrested predecessor, Joseph Estrada, storm towards the Malacañan Palace or presidential palace at the height of the
3rd » The United States loses its seat on the U.N. Human Rights Commission for the first time since the commission was formed in 1947.
6th » During a trip to Syria, Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to enter a mosque.
9th » In Ghana 129 football fans die in what became known as the Accra Sports Stadium disaster. The deaths are caused by a stampede (caused by the firing of teargas by police personnel at the stadium) that followed a controversial decision by the referee.
21st » French Christiane Taubira e.g Taubira law is enacted, officially recognizing the Atlantic slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity.
24th » Mountain climbing: Temba Tsheri, a 16-year-old Sherpa people or Sherpa, becomes the youngest person to climb to the top of Mount Everest.
24th » The Versailles wedding hall disaster in Jerusalem, Israel kills 23 and injures over 200.
25th » Erik Weihenmayer, 32 years old, of Boulder, Colorado, becomes the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
27th » Members of the Islamism e.g Islamist separatist group Abu Sayyaf Dos Palmas kidnappings called seize twenty hostages from an affluent island resort on Palawan in the Philippines; the hostage crisis would not be resolved until June 2002.
29th » The Supreme Court of the United States or U.S. Supreme Court rules that the disabled golfer Casey Martin can use a cart to ride in tournaments.
Famous Deaths for May 2001
2nd » Gina Mastrogiacomo, American actress (b. 1961)
2nd » Ted Rogers (comedian) e.g Ted Rogers, English comedian and actor (b. 1935)
3rd » Billy Higgins, American drummer and educator (b. 1936)
4th » Bonnie Lee Bakley, American murder victim (b. 1956)
5th » Clifton Hillegass, American publisher, created 'CliffsNotes' (b. 1918)
6th » Mike Hazlewood, English songwriter and musician (b. 1941)
7th » Jacques de Bourbon-Busset, French author and politician (b. 1912)
10th » James E. Myers, American actor, songwriter, and producer (b. 1919)
10th » Sudhakarrao Naik, Indian politician, 16th Governor of Himachal Pradesh (b. 1934)
10th » Deborah Walley, American actress (b. 1943)
11th » Douglas Adams, English author and screenwriter (b. 1952)
12th » Perry Como, American singer and actor (b. 1912)
12th » Alexei Tupolev, Russian engineer, designed the Tupolev Tu-144 (b. 1925)
13th » Jason Miller (playwright) e.g Jason Miller, American actor and playwright (b. 1939)
13th » R. K. Narayan, Indian author (b. 1906)
14th » Gil Langley, Australian cricketer, footballer, and politician (b. 1919)
17th » Frank G. Slaughter, American physician and author (b. 1908)
18th » Irene Hunt, American author and illustrator (b. 1907)
19th » Alexey Maresyev, Russian soldier and pilot (b. 1916)
19th » Susannah McCorkle, American singer (b. 1946)
20th » Renato Carosone, Italian singer-songwriter and pianist (b. 1920)
26th » Vittorio Brambilla, Italian race car driver (b. 1937)
26th » Anne Haney, American actress (b. 1934)
26th » Moven Mahachi, Zimbabwean politician, Ministry of Defence (Zimbabwe) called Minister of Defence of Zimbabwe (b. 1952)
26th » Dona Massin, Canadian actress and choreographer (b. 1917)