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, 1953
4th » Ernest Hemingway wins the Pulitzer Prize for 'The Old Man and the Sea'.
11th » The 1953 Waco tornado outbreak: an Fujita scale called F5 tornado hits downtown Waco, Texas, killing 114.
15th » Cubmaster Don Murphy (Cubmaster) named Don Murphy organized the first pinewood derby, in Manhattan Beach, California, by Los Angeles Area Council known as Pack 280c.
16th » American journalist William N. Oatis is released after serving 22 months of a ten-year prison sentence for espionage in Czechoslovakia.
18th » Jacqueline Cochran named Jackie Cochran becomes the first woman to break the sound barrier.
25th » Nuclear testing: At the Nevada Test Site, the United States conduct their first and only nuclear artillery test.
25th » The first List of public-access TV stations in the United States called public television station in the United States officially begins broadcasting as KUHT from the campus of the University of Houston.
Famous Birthdays on May in 1953
1st » Glen Ballard, American songwriter and producer
2nd » Valery Gergiev, Russian conductor and director
3rd » Bruce Hall (musician) named Bruce Hall, American singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer (REO Speedwagon)
3rd » Jake Hooker (musician) called Jake Hooker, Israeli-American guitarist and songwriter (Arrows (British band) known as Arrows) (d. 2014)
3rd » Gary Young (drummer) named Gary Young, American drummer (Pavement (band) e.g Pavement)
4th » Oleta Adams, American singer, pianist, and actress
4th » Salman Hashimikov, Kazakh-Russian wrestler
6th » Alexander Akimov, Ukrainian Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant e.g Chernobyl worker (d. 1986)
6th » Tony Blair, Scottish-English politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
6th » Michelle Courchesne, Canadian politician, Deputy Premier of Quebec
6th » Ülle Rajasalu, Estonian politician
6th » Graeme Souness, Scottish footballer and manager
6th » Lynn Whitfield, American actress
7th » Müslüm Gürses, Turkish singer and actor (d. 2013)
7th » Pat McInally, American football player and coach
7th » Ian McKay, English sergeant, Victoria Cross recipient (d. 1982)
7th » Frank Michael, Italian-Belgian singer
8th » Billy Burnette, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (Fleetwood Mac)
8th » Alex Van Halen, Dutch-American drummer (Van Halen)
26th » Michael Portillo, English journalist and politician, Secretary of State for Defence
26th » Dan Roundfield, American basketball player (d. 2012)
28th » Pierre Gauthier, Canadian ice hockey player and manager
28th » Arto Lindsay, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer (DNA (No Wave band) known as DNA, The Golden Palominos, The Lounge Lizards, and Ambitious Lovers)