It is the third and last month of the season of spring. The birthstone of May, the emerald, symbolizes success and love. May in the Northern Hemisphere is similar to November in the Southern Hemisphere. May was once considered a bad luck month to get married.
2020 May Holidays
| May 1 | Law Day | Friday |
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| May 5 | Cinco de Mayo | Tuesday |
| May 6 | National Nurses Day | Wednesday |
| May 7 | National Day of Prayer | Thursday |
| May 8 | Military Spouse Appreciation Day | Friday |
On this day in 1948—just before the expiry of the British mandate in Palestine—David Ben-Gurion and the Jewish People's Council proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel, precipitating the first Arab-Israeli war.
Famous birthdays for May 18: Tina Fey, George Strait - UPI.com.
May 18 Deaths
- Dolla (1987-2009) Rapper.
- Ian Curtis (1956-1980) Punk Singer.
- Elizabeth Montgomery (1933-1995) TV Actress.
- Wayne Allwine (1947-2009) Voice Actor.
- Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) Civil Rights Leader.
- Davey Boy Smith (1962-2002) Wrestler.
- Herman Wouk (1915-2019) Novelist.
- Bridgette Andersen (1975-1997) Movie Actress.
On May 18, 1980, an earthquake struck below the north face of Mount St. Helens in Washington state, triggering the largest landslide in recorded history and a major volcanic eruption that scattered ash across a dozen states.
New Year is the Most Celebrated Holiday in the World
- Christmas is the 2nd most celebrated holiday, celebrated by Christians around the world to mark the day Jesus was born.
- Easter which celebrates Jesus' resurrection is the 3rd most celebrated holiday.
When the United States began to seriously consider creating a national holiday for workers, U.S. President Grover Cleveland did not want to choose the May date because of its association with the Haymaker bombing, so instead picked the alternative day in September. What do Americans do on Labor Day?
May Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May or the first Monday of May. It is an ancient festival of spring and a current traditional spring holiday in many European cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities.
Today, May Day is an official holiday in 66 countries and unofficially celebrated in many more, but ironically it is rarely recognized in the country where it began, the United States of America.
2020 federal holidays:
- New Year's Day: Wednesday, January 1.
- Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr: Monday, January 20.
- President's Day: Monday, February 17.
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 25.
- Independence Day: Saturday, July 4.
- Labor Day: Monday, September 7.
- Columbus Day: Monday, October 12.
- Veterans' Day: Wednesday, November 11.
In 2020, the federal holidays fall on the following dates:
- Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day.
- Friday, July 3 – Independence Day.
- Monday, September 7 – Labor Day.
- Monday, October 12 – Columbus Day.
- Wednesday, November 11 – Veterans Day.
- Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day.
- Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day.
Labor Day is called the "unofficial end of summer" because it marks the end of the cultural summer season. Many take their two-week vacations during the two weeks ending Labor Day weekend.
