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, 2012
2nd » A pastel version of 'The Scream', by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, sells for $120 million in a New York City auction, setting a new world record for a work of art at auction.
9th » A Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft Mount Salak Sukhoi Superjet 100 crash called crashes into Mount Salak in West Java, Indonesia, killing 45 people.
10th » The 10 May 2012 Damascus bombings or Damascus bombings are carried out using a pair of car bombs detonated by suicide bombers outside of a military intelligence complex in Damascus, Syria, killing 55 people and injuring 400 others
14th » Agni Air Flight CHT crashes near Jomsom Airport in Jomsom, Nepal, after a failed go-around, killing 15 people.
20th » At least 27 people are killed and 50 others injured when a 2012 Northern Italy earthquakes known as 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes northern Italy.
21st » A Qafa e Vishës bus accident called bus accident near Himara, Albania kills 13 people and injures 21 others.
22nd » Tokyo Skytree is opened to public. It is the List of tallest towers in the world or tallest tower in world (634 m), and the second tallest man-made structure on Earth, after Burj Khalifa (829.8 m).
23rd » Adam Lambert became the first openly gay artist to debut at 1 on the Billboard 200 known as 'Billboard' 200 Album Charts, with his album 'Trespassing (album) known as Trespassing'.
25th » The Dragon spacecraft became the COTS Demo Flight 2 or first commercial spacecraft to successfully rendezvous with the International Space Station.
28th » The discovery of Flame (malware) named Flame, a complex malware program targeting computers in Middle Eastern countries, is announced.
29th » A 5.8-magnitude 2012 Emilia earthquakes 29 May earthquake e.g earthquake hits northern Italy near Bologna, killing at least 24 people.
30th » Former Liberian president, Charles Taylor (Liberian politician) e.g Charles Taylor, is sentenced to 50 years in prison for his role in atrocities committed during the Sierra Leone Civil War.
17th » Herbert Breslin, American publicist and manager (b. 1924)
17th » Gideon Ezra, Israeli politician (b. 1937)
17th » Patrick Mafisango, Congolese-Rwandan footballer (b. 1980)
17th » Ron Shock, American comedian (b. 1942)
17th » Donna Summer, American singer-songwriter (b. 1948)
18th » Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, German opera singer and conductor (b. 1925)
18th » Jai Gurudev, Indian religious leader (b. 1895)
18th » Peter Jones (drummer) called Peter Jones, English-Australian drummer (Crowded House and Deadstar) (b. 1967)
18th » Alan Oakley (designer) known as Alan Oakley, English bicycle designer (b. 1927)
19th » Bob Boozer, American basketball player (b. 1937)
19th » Tamara Brooks, American conductor and educator (b. 1941)
19th » Ian Burgess, English race car driver (b. 1930)
19th » Gerhard Hetz, German swimmer (b. 1942)
19th » Phil Lamason, New Zealand soldier and pilot (b. 1918)
20th » Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, Libyan terrorist, conducted the Pan Am Flight 103 named Pan Am Flight 103 bombing (b. 1952)
20th » Bob Bethell, American politician (b. 1942)
20th » Geoffrey Evans, Irish serial killer (b. 1943)
20th » Robin Gibb, Manx-English singer-songwriter and producer (Bee Gees, The Rattlesnakes (1955 band) called The Rattlesnakes, and One World Project) (b. 1949)
20th » Eugene Polley, American engineer, invented the remote control (b. 1915)
20th » Andrew B. Steinberg, American lawyer (b. 1958)
21st » Eddie Blazonczyk, American singer-songwriter (b. 1941)
21st » Otis Clark, American butler and preacher, survivor of the Tulsa race riot (b. 1903)
21st » Roman Dumbadze, Georgian commander (b. 1964)
21st » Constantine of Irinoupolis, American metropolitan (b. 1936)
21st » Douglas Rodríguez (boxer) called Douglas Rodríguez, Cuban boxer (b. 1950)
21st » Bill Stewart (American football) known as Bill Stewart, American football player and coach (b. 1952)
21st » Alan Thorne, Australian anthropologist and academic (b. 1939)