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, 1961
1st » The Prime Minister of Cuba, Fidel Castro, proclaims Cuba a socialist nation and abolishes elections.
4th » American civil rights movement: The "Freedom Riders" begin a bus trip through the Southern United States known as South.
5th » Project Mercury called The Mercury program: Mercury-Redstone 3 Alan Shepard becomes the first American to travel into outer space, on a sub-orbital flight.
9th » FCC Chairman Newton N. Minow gives his Wasteland Speech.
14th » American civil rights movement: The Freedom Riders bus is fire-bombed near Anniston, Alabama, and the civil rights protesters are beaten by an angry mob.
19th » Venera program: 'Venera 1' becomes the first man-made object to fly-by another planet by passing Venus (the probe had lost contact with Earth a month earlier and did not send back any data).
19th » At Silchar Railway Station, Assam, 11 Bengalis die when police open fire on protesters demanding state recognition of Bengali language in the Bengali Language Movement Legacy e.g Bengali Language Movement.
21st » African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68) e.g American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares martial law in an attempt to restore order after race riots break out.
22nd » An 1961 New South Wales earthquake e.g earthquake rocks New South Wales.
24th » American civil rights movement: Freedom Riders are arrested in Jackson, Mississippi, for "disturbing the peace" after disembarking from their bus.
24th » Cyprus joins the Council of Europe.
25th » Apollo program: The President of the United States named U.S. President John F. Kennedy announces before a special joint session of the United States Congress called Congress his goal to initiate a project to put a "man on the Moon" before the end of the
25th » The Bukit Ho Swee Fire, the biggest fire in Singapore history.
30th » The long-time Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo is assassinated in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
31st » The Union of South Africa becomes the South Africa named Republic of South Africa.
31st » In Moscow City Court, the Rokotov–Faibishenko case known as Rokotov–Faibishenko show trial begins, despite the Khrushchev Thaw to reverse Stalinism or Stalinist elements in Soviet society.
Famous Birthdays on May in 1961
1st » Clint Malarchuk, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
1st » Marilyn Milian, American judge
1st » Vasiliy Sidorenko, Russian hammer thrower
2nd » Steve James (snooker player) e.g Steve James, English snooker player
2nd » Sophie Thibault, Canadian journalist
2nd » Phil Vickery (chef) called Phil Vickery, English chef and author
3rd » Steve McClaren, English footballer and manager
3rd » Joe Murray (animator) or Joe Murray, American animator, producer, and screenwriter
3rd » David Vitter, American lawyer and politician
3rd » Leyla Zana, Kurdish activist and politician
4th » Jay Aston, English singer-songwriter and dancer (Bucks Fizz (band) or Bucks Fizz)
4th » Luis Herrera, Colombian cyclist
4th » Chris Packham, English television host
5th » Hiroshi Hase, Japanese wrestler and politician
5th » Rob Williams (basketball) named Rob Williams, American basketball player (d. 2014)