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, 2004
1st » Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia join the European Union, celebrated at the residence of the President of Ireland or Irish President in Dublin.
2nd » Yelwa massacre ended. It began on 4 February 2004 when armed Muslims attacked the Christians of Yelwa killing more than 78 Christians including at least 48 who were worshipping inside a church compound. More than 630 nomad Muslims were killed by Christian
6th » The The Last One (Friends) e.g series finale of the television sitcom Friends is aired on NBC. The finale attracts 52.46 million viewers, making it the List of most-watched television broadcasts called fourth most watched television series finale in U.S.
7th » American businessman Nick Berg is decapitation e.g beheaded by Islamic militants. The act is recorded on videotape and released on the Internet.
14th » The Constitutional Court of South Korea overturns the impeachment of President of South Korea e.g President Roh Moo-hyun.
17th » The first legal same-sex marriages in the U.S. are performed in the state of Same-sex marriage in Massachusetts First same-sex marriages or Massachusetts.
26th » United States Army veteran Terry Nichols is found guilty of 161 state murder charges for helping carry out the Oklahoma City bombing.
29th » The National World War II Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C.
23rd » Ramon Margalef, Spanish ecologist (b. 1919)
24th » Henry Ries, American photographer (b. 1917)
24th » Milton Shulman, Canadian author and critic (b. 1913)
24th » Edward Wagenknecht, American critic and educator (b. 1900)
25th » Roger Williams Straus, Jr., American publisher, co-founded Farrar, Straus and Giroux named Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publishing Company (b. 1917)
26th » Nikolai Chernykh, Russian astronomer (b. 1931)
28th » Umberto Agnelli, Swiss-Italian businessman and politician (b. 1934)
28th » Francis Brunn, German juggler (b. 1922)
28th » Michael Buonauro, American author and illustrator (b. 1979)
29th » Archibald Cox, American lawyer and politician, 31st United States Solicitor General (b. 1912)