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.
30th » The Auckland Harbour Bridge, crossing the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, is officially opened by Governor-General of New Zealand or Governor-General Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham.
1st » Lawrence Seeff, South African cricketer and basket weaver
2nd » Alan Best (filmmaker) e.g Alan Best, Canadian animator, director, and producer
2nd » Russ Grimm, American football player and coach
2nd » Tony Wakeford, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (Sol Invictus (band) e.g Sol Invictus, Death in June, Crisis (band) called Crisis, and Above the Ruins)
3rd » David Ball (musician) named David Ball, English keyboard player and producer (Soft Cell and The Grid)
3rd » Uma Bharti, Indian politician
3rd » Ben Elton, English actor, director, and screenwriter
3rd » Ivari Ilja, Estonian pianist
4th » Scott Armstrong (wrestler) called Scott Armstrong, American wrestler and referee
4th » Valdemaras Chomičius, Lithuanian basketball player and coach
4th » Inger Nilsson, Swedish actress
4th » Randy Travis, American singer-songwriter and actor
4th » Bob Tway, American golfer
5th » Bobby Ellsworth, American singer and bass player (Overkill (band) known as Overkill)
5th » Ian McCulloch (singer) or Ian McCulloch, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (Echo & the Bunnymen, Electrafixion, and Crucial Three)
5th » Peter Molyneux, English video game designer, created 'Fable (video game series) e.g Fable'
10th » Victoria Rowell, American actress and dancer
10th » Danny Schayes, American basketball player
11th » Martha Quinn, American radio and television host
12th » Mark Davies (Bishop of Shrewsbury) e.g Mark Davies, English bishop
12th » Ray Gillen, American singer-songwriter (Badlands (American band) e.g Badlands, Blue Murder (band) called Blue Murder, and Sun Red Sun) (d. 1993)
12th » Ving Rhames, American actor and producer
12th » Deborah Warner, English director and producer
13th » Jerry Butler (pornographic actor) e.g Jerry Butler, American porn actor
14th » Patrick Bruel, French actor, singer, and poker player
14th » Markus Büchel, Liechtensteiner politician, 9th Prime Minister of Liechtenstein (d. 2013)
14th » Robert Greene (American author) or Robert Greene, American author
14th » Steve Hogarth, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (Marillion, The Europeans (band) called The Europeans, and How We Live)
14th » John Holt (American football) e.g John Holt, American football player (d. 2013)
14th » Rick Vaive, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
14th » Heather Wheeler, English politician
15th » Andrew Eldritch, English singer-songwriter (The Sisters of Mercy, The Sisterhood, and SSV (band) named SSV)
15th » Kaokor Galaxy, Thai boxer
15th » Khaosai Galaxy, Thai boxer
15th » Luis Pérez-Sala, Spanish race car driver
15th » Beverly Jo Scott, American-Belgian singer-songwriter
18th » Jay Wells, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
19th » Nicole Brown Simpson, German-American murder victim (d. 1994)
20th » Susan Cowsill, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Cowsills and Continental Drifters)
20th » Daniel Darc, French singer-songwriter (Taxi Girl) (d. 2013)
20th » Annabel Giles, Welsh-English radio and television host
20th » Bronson Pinchot, American actor
21st » Nick Cassavetes, American actor, director, and screenwriter
21st » Abdulla Yameen, Maldivian politician, 6th President of the Maldives
22nd » Morrissey, English singer-songwriter and pianist (The Smiths, The Nosebleeds, and Slaughter & The Dogs)
22nd » Andres Luure, Estonian mathematician, philosopher, and academic
22nd » Jon Sopel, English journalist
22nd » Harry Standjofski, Canadian actor, director, and playwright
23rd » Ryuta Kawashima, Japanese neuroscientist and academic
23rd » Marcella Mesker, Dutch tennis player
23rd » Bob Mortimer, English comedian and actor
24th » Pelle Lindbergh, Swedish-American ice hockey player (d. 1985)
25th » Julian Clary, English comedian, actor, and author
25th » Manolis Kefalogiannis, Greek politician
25th » Rick Wamsley, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
26th » Ole Bornedal, Danish actor, director, and producer
28th » Risto Mannisenmäki, Finnish race car driver
28th » John Morgan (etiquette expert) named John Morgan, English etiquette expert and author (d. 2000)
29th » Rupert Everett, English actor, singer, and producer
29th » Steve Hanley (musician) named Steve Hanley, Irish-English bass player and songwriter (The Fall (band) or The Fall and Tom Hingley and the Lovers)
29th » Adrian Paul, English actor and producer
30th » Phil Brown (footballer, born 1959) e.g Phil Brown, English footballer, coach, and manager