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, 1930
9th » A 'Chicago Tribune' reporter, Jake Lingle, is killed during rush hour at the Illinois Central train station by Leo Vincent Brothers, allegedly over a $100,000 gambling debt owed to Al Capone.
16th » Sovnarkom establishes decree time in the USSR.
17th » President of the United States or U.S. President Herbert Hoover signs the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act into law.
18th » Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Franklin Institute are held.
21st » One-year conscription comes into force in France.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1930
1st » John Lemmon, English logician and philosopher (d. 1966)
1st » Edward Woodward, English actor and singer (d. 2009)
2nd » Pete Conrad, American captain, pilot, and astronaut (d. 1999)
2nd » Bob Lillis, American baseball player, coach, and manager
3rd » Marion Zimmer Bradley, American author (d. 1999)
3rd » George Fernandes, Indian journalist and politician, Minister of Defence (India) known as Minister of Defence for India
3rd » Dakota Staton, American singer (d. 2007)
3rd » Ben Wada, Japanese director and producer (d. 2011)
4th » George Chesworth, English air marshal and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Moray
4th » Morgana King, American singer and actress
4th » Viktor Tikhonov, Russian ice hockey player and coach
8th » Robert Aumann, German-American mathematician and economist, Nobel Prize in Economics e.g Nobel Prize laureate
8th » Michael Codron, English film and theater producer
8th » Marcel Léger, Canadian politician (d. 1993)
8th » Ferenc Polikárp Zakar, Hungarian monk (d. 2012)
9th » Barbara (singer) called Barbara, French singer-songwriter and actress (d. 1997)
9th » Jordi Pujol i Soley, Spanish politician, 126th List of Presidents of the Generalitat de Catalunya called President of the Generalitat de Catalunya
9th » Princess Ragnhild, Mrs. Lorentzen of Norway (d. 2012)
10th » Aranka Siegal, Czech-American author and holocaust survivor
10th » Chen Xitong, Chinese politician, 8th Mayor of Beijing (d. 2013)
11th » Charles B. Rangel, American soldier, lawyer, and politician
12th » Donald Byrne, American chess player (d. 1976)
12th » Jim Nabors, American actor and singer
12th » Innes Ireland, Scottish race car driver and engineer (d. 1993)
13th » Gotthard Graubner, German painter (d. 2013)
13th » Ryszard Kukliński, Polish colonel and spy (d. 2004)