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, 1997
11th » Deep Blue (chess computer) Deep Blue, a chess-playing supercomputer, defeats Garry Kasparov in the Deep Blue – Kasparov, 1997, Game 6 last game of the rematch, becoming the first chess computer computer to beat a world-champion chess player in a classic m
15th » The United States government acknowledges the existence of the Laotian Civil War e.g "Secret War" in Laos and dedicates the Laos Memorial in honor of Hmong people named Hmong and other "Secret War" veterans.
16th » Mobutu Sese Seko, the President of Zaire, flees the country.
17th » Troops of Laurent Kabila march into Kinshasa. Zaire is officially renamed Democratic Republic of the Congo.
19th » The Sierra Gorda biosphere, the most Ecosystem diversity named ecologically diverse region in Mexico, is established as a result of grassroots efforts.
25th » A military coup in Sierra Leone replaces President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah with Major Johnny Paul Koromah.
27th » The unusual 1997 Central Texas tornado outbreak called tornado outbreak in Jarrell, Texas.
27th » The U.S. Supreme Court rules that Paula Jones can pursue her sexual harassment lawsuit against President Bill Clinton while he is in office.
31st » Milka-Emilia Pasanen, Finnish tennis player
Famous Deaths for May 1997
1st » Fernand Dumont, Canadian sociologist, philosopher, and poet (b. 1927)
2nd » John Eccles (neurophysiologist) called John Eccles, Australian neurophysiologist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine e.g Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1903)
2nd » Paulo Freire, Brazilian philosopher and educator (b. 1921)
3rd » Sébastien Enjolras, French race car driver (b. 1976)
3rd » Narciso Yepes, Spanish guitarist (b. 1927)
5th » Walter Gotell, German-English actor (b. 1924)
9th » Rawya Ateya, Egyptian captain and politician (b. 1926)
9th » Marco Ferreri, Italian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1928)
9th » Rina Lasnier, Canadian poet (b. 1915)
10th » Joan Weston, American roller derby skater (b. 1935)
11th » Ernie Fields, American trombonist, pianist, and bandleader (b. 1905)
14th » Harry Blackstone, Jr., American magician and author (b. 1934)
14th » Boris Parsadanian, Armenian-Estonian composer (b. 1925)
16th » Elbridge Durbrow, American diplomat (b. 1903)
17th » James Bennett Griffin, American archaeologist (b. 1905)
18th » Bridgette Andersen, American actress (b. 1975)
22nd » Alfred Hershey, American biochemist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine or Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1908)
22nd » Renzo Montagnani, Italian actor (b. 1930)
23rd » Frances E. Nealy, American actress (b. 1918)
24th » Edward Mulhare, Irish-American actor (b. 1923)
26th » Ralph Horween, American football player and coach (b. 1896)
29th » Jeff Buckley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Gods and Monsters (band) e.g Gods and Monsters) (b. 1966)
29th » George Fenneman, Chinese-American radio and television announcer (b. 1919)