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, 1937
3rd » 'Gone with the Wind', a novel by Margaret Mitchell, wins the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
6th » Hindenburg disaster: The Nazi Germany named German zeppelin 'Hindenburg' catches fire and is destroyed within a minute while attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey. Thirty-six people are killed.
12th » The Duke and Duchess of York are crowned as George VI called King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother e.g Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Westminster Abbey.
21st » A Soviet and Russian manned drifting ice stations e.g Soviet station, North Pole-1, becomes the first scientific research settlement to operate on the drift ice of the Arctic Ocean.
27th » In California, the Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic, creating a vital link between San Francisco and Marin County, California.
28th » The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, is officially opened by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, D.C., who pushes a button signaling the start of vehicle traffic over the span.
28th » Volkswagen (VW), the Germany named German automobile manufacturer is founded.
30th » Memorial Day massacre of 1937 named Memorial Day massacre: Chicago police shoot and kill ten labor demonstrators.
Famous Birthdays on May in 1937
1st » Tamsyn Imison, English illustrator and educator
1st » Bo Nilsson, Swedish composer
1st » Una Stubbs, English actress and dancer
2nd » Lorenzo Music, American actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2001)
10th » William Tedmarsh, English-American actor (b. 1876)
15th » Philip Snowden, 1st Viscount Snowden, English politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (b. 1864)
23rd » John D. Rockefeller, American businessman and philanthropist, founded the Standard Oil called Standard Oil Company and Rockefeller University (b. 1839)
28th » Alfred Adler, Austrian psychologist (b. 1870)