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, 1943
11th » World War II: American troops Battle of Attu e.g invade Attu Island in the Aleutian Islands in an attempt to expel occupying Japanese forces.
13th » World War II: German Afrika Korps and Kingdom of Italy (1861–1946) Fascism (1922–1943) or Italian troops in North Africa surrender to Allies of World War II known as Allied forces.
14th » World War II: A Japanese submarine sinks Ship or AHS e.g Centaur off the coast of Queensland.
15th » Joseph Stalin dissolves the Comintern (or 'Third International').
16th » The Holocaust: The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising ends.
17th » World War II: the Dambuster Raids by No. 617 Squadron RAF on Nazi Germany named German dams.
19th » World War II: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt set Monday, May 1, 1944 as the date for the Normandy landings ("D-Day"). It would later be delayed over a month due to bad weather.
12th » Tom Sawyer, Baron Sawyer, English academic and politician
13th » Anthony Clarke, Baron Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony, English lawyer and judge
13th » Kurt Trampedach, Danish painter and sculptor
13th » Mary Wells, American singer-songwriter (d. 1992)
14th » Jack Bruce, Scottish singer-songwriter and bass player (Cream (band) known as Cream, Blues Incorporated, The Graham Bond Organisation, and West, Bruce and Laing)
14th » L. Denis Desautels, Canadian accountant and civil servant
14th » Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Icelandic politician, 5th President of Iceland
14th » Richard Peto, English statistician and epidemiologist