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, 1912
4th » Massachusetts becomes the first state of the United States to set a minimum wage.
6th » The eruption of Novarupta in Alaska begins. It is the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
8th » Carl Laemmle incorporates Universal Studios called Universal Pictures.
10th » The Villisca Axe Murders were discovered in Villisca, Iowa.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1912
1st » Herbert Tichy, Austrian geologist, author, and mountaineer (d. 1987)
4th » Robert Jacobsen, Danish sculptor and painter (d. 1993)
5th » Dean Amadon, American ornithologist (d. 2003)
8th » Maurice Bellemare, Canadian politician (d. 1989)
8th » Harry Holtzman, American painter (d. 1987)
9th » Ingolf Dahl, German-American pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 1970)
9th » Philip Simmons, American blacksmith (d. 2009)
10th » Jean Lesage, Canadian lawyer and politician, 11th Premier of Quebec (d. 1980)
11th » James Algar, American director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1998)
11th » Mohammad Hassan Ganji, Iranian meteorologist and academic (d. 2012)
12th » Bill Cowley, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (d. 1993)
12th » Carl Hovland, American psychologist (d. 1961)
13th » Hector de Saint-Denys Garneau, Canadian poet and painter (d. 1943)
16th » Albert Chartier, Canadian illustrator (d. 2004)
16th » Enoch Powell, English soldier and politician, Secretary of State for Health (d. 1998)
18th » Glenn Morris, American decathlete and actor (d. 1974)
19th » Don Gutteridge, American baseball player and manager (d. 2008)
19th » Virginia MacWatters, American soprano (d. 2005)
19th » George Spitz, American high jumper (d. 1986)
20th » Anthony Buckeridge, English author (d. 2004)
20th » Jack Torrance (athlete) named Jack Torrance, American shot putter and football player (d. 1969)
21st » Kazimierz Leski, Polish pilot and engineer (d. 2000)
21st » Mary McCarthy (author) or Mary McCarthy, American author and critic (d. 1989)
21st » Vishnu Prabhakar, Indian author and playwright (d. 2009)
22nd » Princess Caroline Mathilde of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (d. 1983)
23rd » Alan Turing, English mathematician and computer scientist (d. 1954)
24th » Brian Johnston, English sportscaster (d. 1994)
24th » Mary Wesley, English author (d. 2002)
25th » William T. Cahill, American politician, 46th Governor of New Jersey (d. 1996)
28th » Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker, German physicist and philosopher (d. 2007)
29th » José Pablo Moncayo, Mexican pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 1958)
29th » Émile Peynaud, French oenologist (d. 2004)
29th » John Toland (author) known as John Toland, American historian and author (d. 2004)