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Zodiac Signs May 1886 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, 1886

  • 4th » Haymarket affair: A bomb is thrown at policemen trying to break up a Labor movement e.g labor rally in Chicago, Illinois, United States, killing eight and wounding 60. The police fire into the crowd.
  • 5th » The Bay View Tragedy: A militia fires into a crowd of protesters in Milwaukee, killing seven.
  • 8th » Pharmacist John Pemberton first sells a Carbonation known as carbonated beverage named "Coca-Cola" as a patent medicine.
  • 29th » The pharmacist John Pemberton places his first advertising e.g advertisement for Coca-Cola, which appeared in 'The Atlanta Journal-Constitution e.g The Atlanta Journal'.

Famous Birthdays on May in 1886

  • 2nd » Gottfried Benn, German author and poet (d. 1956)
  • 3rd » Marcel Dupré, French organist and composer (d. 1971)
  • 9th » Francis Biddle, American lawyer and judge, 58th United States Attorney General (d. 1968)
  • 10th » Karl Barth, Swiss theologian and author (d. 1968)
  • 10th » Olaf Stapledon, English philosopher and author (d. 1950)
  • 10th » Felix Manalo, Filipino religious leader, founded Iglesia ni Cristo (d. 1963)
  • 12th » Ernst A. Lehmann, German captain (d. 1937)
  • 17th » Alfonso XIII of Spain (d. 1941)
  • 20th » Ali Sami Yen, Turkish footballer and manager, founded the Galatasaray S.K. known as Galatasaray Sports Club (d. 1951)
  • 24th » Paul Paray, French organist, composer, and conductor (d. 1979)
  • 25th » Rash Behari Bose, Indian activist (d. 1945)
  • 25th » Philip Murray, Scottish-American miner and labor leader (d. 1952)
  • 26th » Al Jolson, Lithuanian-American singer and actor (d. 1950)
  • 28th » Santo Trafficante, Sr., Italian-American mobster (d. 1954)
  • 30th » Laurent Barré, Canadian politician (d. 1964)
  • 30th » Randolph Bourne, American theorist (d. 1918)

Famous Deaths for May 1886

  • 15th » Emily Dickinson, American poet (b. 1830)
  • 17th » John Deere (inventor) known as John Deere, American blacksmith and businessman, founded the Deere & Company (b. 1804)
  • 23rd » Leopold von Ranke, German historian and academic (b. 1795)

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