The June Birthstones are Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone. The Pearl has long been a symbol of purity. The ancient Greeks believed that pearls were the hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Pearl is called the traditional birthstone of June. Moonstone is considered the secondary birthstone for June.
June Zodiac Signs
Month of June Zodiac Signs are Gemini(until June 20) and Cancer(June 21 onwards).
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.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Tradition tends to be very important int the lives of Cancers. Visit a cancer at home and you will find a fish in the water. Having a caring nature that extends towards other people, coupled with amazing patience usually is related to a Cancers work life choices. Cancers are compatible with: Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces.
June Birth Flowers
Month of June flower is the Rose. Though roses are available in many colors from red to pink to white to yellow, all with their own special meanings, the underlying message the birth flowers convey is that of love and passion.
Love and Appreciation, while other meanings depends on each colour. The June Birth Flower Rose has many meanings which can vary from Love, Passion, Beauty and Perfection. The meaning depends upon the colour. For example, Red says love and romance, White symbolizes innocence, purity, and remembrance.
Historical Events for June, 1863
7th » During the French intervention in Mexico, Mexico City is captured by French Second Empire or French troops.
9th » American Civil War: Battle of Brandy Station, Virginia.
14th » American Civil War: Second Battle of Winchester a United States called Union garrison is defeated by the Army of Northern Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley town of Winchester, Virginia.
14th » Second Assault on the Confederate works at the Siege of Port Hudson during the American Civil War.
17th » American Civil War: Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg Campaign.
20th » American Civil War: West Virginia is admitted as the 35th U.S. state.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1863
2nd » Felix Weingartner, Croatian-Austrian pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 1942)
7th » Bones Ely, American baseball player (d. 1952)
10th » Louis Couperus, Dutch author and poet (d. 1923)
13th » Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon, English fashion designer (d. 1935)
17th » Charles Michael, Duke of Mecklenburg (d. 1934)
18th » George Essex Evans, English-Australian poet (d. 1909)