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, 2010
5th » 2010–12 Greek protests called Mass protests in Greece erupt in response to austerity measures imposed by the government as a result of the Eurozone crisis e.g Greek debt crisis.
15th » Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo.
19th » The Royal Thai Armed Forces concludes its 2010 Thai military crackdown known as crackdown on 2010 Thai political protests e.g protests by forcing the surrender of United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship leaders.
21st » JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, launches the solar-sail spacecraft IKAROS aboard an H-IIA rocket. The vessel would make a Venus flyby late in the year.
22nd » An Air India Express Boeing 737 Air India Express Flight 812 known as goes over a cliff and crashes upon landing at Mangalore, India, killing 158 of the 166 people on board. It is the worst crash involving a Boeing 737.
23rd » Jamaican police begin a manhunt for drug lord Christopher Coke, after the United States requested his extradition, leading to 2010 Kingston unrest known as three days of violence during which at least 73 bystanders are killed.
28th » In West Bengal, India, a Jnaneswari Express train derailment known as train derailment and subsequent collision kills 141 passengers.
31st » In international waters, armed Shayetet 13 commandos, intending to force the flotilla to anchor at the Ashdod port, gaza flotilla raid e.g boarded ships trying to break the Blockade of the Gaza Strip named ongoing blockade of the Gaza Strip, resulting in
Famous Deaths for May 2010
1st » Rob McConnell, Canadian trombonist and composer (b. 1935)
1st » Helen Wagner, American actress (b. 1918)
2nd » Kama Chinen, Japanese super-centenarian (b. 1895)
15th » Loris Kessel, Swiss race car driver (b. 1950)
16th » Ronnie James Dio, American singer-songwriter and producer (Rainbow (rock band) Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio (band) Dio, Heaven & Hell (band) Heaven & Hell, and Elf (band) Elf) (b. 1942)
16th » Hank Jones, American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1918)
17th » Yvonne Loriod, French pianist, composer, and educator (b. 1924)
17th » Walasse Ting, Chinese-American painter and poet (b. 1929)
22nd » Martin Gardner, American mathematics and science writer (b. 1914)
22nd » Lwandile Zwelenkosi Matanzima, South African clan leader, king of Western Thembuland (b. c.1970)
23rd » Princess Leonida Bagration of Mukhrani (b. 1914)
23rd » José Lima, Dominican-American baseball player (b. 1972)
23rd » Simon Monjack, English director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1970)