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Zodiac Signs May 1885 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, 1885

  • 1st » The original Chicago Board of Trade Building opens for business.
  • 2nd » 'Good Housekeeping' magazine goes on sale for the first time.
  • 2nd » Cree and Assiniboine people or Assiniboine warriors win the Battle of Cut Knife, their largest victory over Canadian forces during the North-West Rebellion.
  • 2nd » The Congo Free State is established by King Léopold II of Belgium.
  • 12th » North-West Rebellion: The four-day Battle of Batoche, pitting rebel Métis people (Canada) named Métis against the Canada e.g Canadian government, comes to an end with a decisive rebel defeat.
  • 22nd » Prior to burial in the Panthéon, the body of Victor Hugo was exposed under the Arc de Triomphe during the night.

Famous Birthdays on May in 1885

  • 1st » Clément Pansaers, Belgian poet (d. 1922)
  • 1st » Ralph Stackpole, American sculptor and painter (d. 1973)
  • 2nd » Hedda Hopper, American actress and columnist (d. 1966)
  • 7th » George "Gabby" Hayes, American actor and singer (d. 1969)
  • 8th » Thomas B. Costain, Canadian journalist and author (d. 1965)
  • 12th » Paltiel Daykan, Lithuanian-Israeli jurist (d. 1969)
  • 13th » Mikiel Gonzi, Maltese archbishop (d. 1984)
  • 14th » Otto Klemperer, German composer and conductor (d. 1973)
  • 21st » Princess Sophie of Schönburg-Waldenburg (d. 1936)
  • 22nd » Giacomo Matteotti, Italian politician (d. 1924)
  • 22nd » Soemu Toyoda, Japanese admiral (d. 1957)
  • 24th » Susan Sutherland Isaacs, English psychologist and academic (d. 1948)
  • 30th » Villem Grünthal-Ridala, Estonian poet and linguist (d. 1942)
  • 31st » Alois Hudal, Austrian bishop (d. 1963)

Famous Deaths for May 1885

  • 2nd » Terézia Zakoucs, Hungarian-Slovene author (b. 1817)
  • 13th » Friedrich Gustav Jakob Henle, German physician, pathologist, and anatomist (b. 1809)
  • 19th » Peter W. Barlow, English engineer (b. 1809)
  • 22nd » Victor Hugo, French author, poet, and playwright (b. 1802)

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