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Zodiac Signs May 1873 Birthstone

May Birthstones Astrology

  • 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, 1873

  • 9th » 'Panic of 1873 e.g Der Krach': Vienna stock market crash heralds the Long Depression.
  • 12th » Coronation of Oscar II of Sweden
  • 20th » Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis (inventor) called Jacob Davis receive a U.S. patent for blue jeans with copper rivets.
  • 23rd » The Canada named Canadian Parliament establishes the North-West Mounted Police, the forerunner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Famous Birthdays on May in 1873

  • 2nd » Jurgis Baltrušaitis, Lithuanian poet (d. 1944)
  • 3rd » Pavlo Skoropadskyi, German-Ukrainian general and politician, Hetman of Ukraine (d. 1945)
  • 4th » Joe De Grasse, Canadian-American actor and director (d. 1940)
  • 9th » Anton Cermak, Czech-American politician, 44th Mayor of Chicago (d. 1933)
  • 12th » J. E. H. MacDonald, English-Canadian painter (d. 1932)
  • 17th » Henri Barbusse, French author and journalist (d. 1935)
  • 17th » Dorothy Richardson, English author and journalist (d. 1957)
  • 18th » Lucy Beaumont, English-American actress (d. 1937)
  • 21st » Hans Berger, German neurologist (d. 1941)
  • 26th » Olaf Gulbransson, Norwegian painter and illustrator (d. 1958)
  • 29th » Rudolf Tobias, Estonian organist and composer (d. 1918)

Famous Deaths for May 1873

  • 1st » David Livingstone, Scottish missionary (b. 1813)
  • 8th » John Stuart Mill, English economist and civil servant (b. 1806)
  • 14th » Gideon Brecher, Austrian physician (b. 1797)
  • 20th » George-Étienne Cartier, Canadian politician, 9th List of Joint Premiers of the Province of Canada e.g Premier of East Canada (b. 1814)
  • 29th » Prince Friedrich of Hesse and by Rhine (b. 1870)

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