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, 1918
1st » World War I, Western Front (World War I) called Western Front: Battle for Belleau Wood Allied Forces under John J. Pershing and James Harbord engage Imperial German Forces under Wilhelm, German Crown Prince.
10th » The Austro-Hungarian Navy Austro-Hungarian battleship Ship SMS Szent István sinks off the Croatian coast after being torpedoed by an Kingdom of Italy Italian MAS (ships) MAS motorboat; the event is recorded by camera from a nearby vessel.
22nd » The Hammond Circus Train Wreck kills 86 and injures 127 near Hammond, Indiana.
24th » First airmail service in Canada from Montreal to Toronto.
26th » World War I, Eastern Front (World War I) named Western Front: Battle for Belleau Wood Allied Forces under John J. Pershing and James Harbord defeat Imperial German Forces under Wilhelm, German Crown Prince.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1918
2nd » Ruth Atkinson, Canadian-American illustrator (d. 1997)
2nd » Kathryn Tucker Windham, American journalist and author (d. 2011)
3rd » Patrick Cargill, English actor and producer (d. 1996)
3rd » Lili St. Cyr, American actress and dancer (d. 1999)
6th » Edwin G. Krebs, American biochemist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine called Nobel Prize laureate (d. 2009)
8th » George Edward Hughes, Irish-New Zealand philosopher and logician (d. 1994)
8th » Robert Preston (actor) called Robert Preston, American actor and singer (d. 1987)
8th » John D. Roberts, American chemist and academic
8th » John H. Ross, American captain and pilot (d. 2013)
9th » John Hospers, American philosopher and politician (d. 2011)