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, 1950
3rd » The first successful ascent of an Eight-thousander; the summit of Annapurna is reached by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal.
8th » Sir Thomas Blamey becomes the only Australian-born Field Marshal in Australian history.
25th » The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea.
27th » The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War.
28th » Korean War: Seoul is captured by North Korean troops.
28th » Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers, argued to be between 100,000 and 200,000 are executed in the Bodo League massacre.
28th » Korean War: North Korean Army conducted Seoul National University Hospital Massacre.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1950
1st » Perrin Beatty, Canadian businessman and politician
1st » Gemma Craven, Irish actress and singer
1st » Jean Lambert, English educator and politician
1st » Wayne Nelson, American singer and bass player (Little River Band)
1st » Tom Robinson, English singer-songwriter and bass player (Sector 27 and Tom Robinson Band)
2nd » Jonathan Evans (politician) e.g Jonathan Evans, Welsh lawyer and politician
9th » Trevor Bolder, English bass player, songwriter, and producer (Uriah Heep (band) named Uriah Heep, The Spiders from Mars, and Cybernauts) (d. 2013)
9th » Fred Jackson (American football coach) e.g Fred Jackson, American football player and coach
9th » Giorgos Kastrinakis, Greek-American basketball player
9th » David Troughton, English actor
10th » Elías Sosa, Dominican-American baseball player
11th » Lynsey de Paul, English singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress (d. 2014)
11th » Graham Russell, English-Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist (Air Supply)