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, 1946
1st » Ion Antonescu, "Conducator" (leader) of Romania during World War II, is executed.
2nd » Italian constitutional referendum, 1946 known as Birth of the Italian Republic: In a referendum, Italy named Italians vote to turn Italy from a monarchy into a Republic. After the referendum, King Umberto II of Italy is exiled.
5th » A fire in the La Salle Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, kills 61 people.
6th » The National Basketball Association is created with eleven teams.
18th » Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, a Socialist, calls for a Direct Action Day against the Portugal or Portuguese in Goa. A road is named after this date in Panjim.
23rd » The 1946 Vancouver Island earthquake strikes Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
23rd » The National Democratic Front (French India) or National Democratic Front wins a landslide victory in the French India municipal election, 1946 or municipal elections in French India.
27th » In the Canadian Citizenship Act 1946 called Canadian Citizenship Act, the Parliament of Canada establishes the definition of Canadian citizenship.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1946
1st » Brian Cox (actor) e.g Brian Cox, Scottish-American actor
5th » John Du Cann, English guitarist (Atomic Rooster, Hard Stuff, The Attack (band) called The Attack, and Andromeda (English band) known as Andromeda (d. 2001)
5th » Freddie Stone, American singer, guitarist, and pastor (Sly and the Family Stone)
6th » Tony Levin, American bass player and songwriter (King Crimson, Liquid Tension Experiment, and Bruford Levin Upper Extremities)
7th » Jenny Jones (presenter) or Jenny Jones, Palestinian-Canadian singer, drummer, and talk show host
8th » Graham Henry, New Zealand rugby player and coach
8th » Alan Scarfe, English-Canadian actor
9th » Deyda Hydara, Gambian journalist, co-founded 'The Point (the Gambia) named The Point' (d. 2004)
9th » James Kelman, Scottish author and playwright
9th » Peter Kilfoyle, English politician
10th » Fernando Balzaretti, Mexican actor (d. 1998)
11th » Jenny Pitman, English horse trainer and author
12th » Michel Bergeron (hockey coach) known as Michel Bergeron, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
12th » Bobby Gould, English footballer and manager