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, 1882
6th » More than 100,000 inhabitants of Bombay are killed when a cyclone in the Arabian Sea pushes huge waves into the harbour.
6th » The Shewan forces of Menelik II of Ethiopia defeat the Gojjame army in the Battle of Embabo. The Shewans capture Negus Tekle Haymanot of Gojjam, and their victory leads to a Shewan hegemony over the territories south of the Abay River.
28th » The Anglo-French Convention of 1882 marks the territorial boundaries between Guinea and Sierra Leone.
30th » Charles J. Guiteau is hanged in Washington, D.C. for the assassination of President of the United States or U.S. President James Garfield.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1882
1st » Nicolae Bivol, Moldovan politician, Mayor of Chișinău (d. 1940)
9th » Robert Kerr (athlete) or Robert Kerr, Irish-Canadian sprinter (d. 1963)
15th » Ion Antonescu, Romanian field marshal and politician (d. 1946)
16th » Mohammad Mosaddegh, Iranian politician, 60th Prime Minister of Iran (d. 1967)
17th » Adolphus Frederick VI, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (d. 1918)
17th » Igor Stravinsky, Russian pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 1971)
18th » Georgi Dimitrov, Bulgarian politician, 32nd List of Prime Ministers of Bulgaria named Prime Minister of Bulgaria (d. 1949)