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, 1952
13th » Catalina affair: A Swedish Douglas DC-3 is shot down by a Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 e.g MiG-15 fighter.
14th » The keel is laid for the nuclear submarine USS Nautilus SSN-571 6.
21st » The Philippine School of Commerce, through a republic act, is converted to Philippine College of Commerce, later to be the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
26th » The Pan-Malayan Labour Party is founded in Federation of Malaya called Malaya, as a union of statewide labour parties.
27th » Guatemala passes Decree 900, ordering the redistribution of uncultivated land.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1952
1st » David Lan, South African-English playwright and director
3rd » Billy Powell, American keyboard player and songwriter (Lynyrd Skynyrd) (d. 2009)
3rd » David Richards (racing) called David Richards, English businessman
4th » Bronisław Komorowski, Polish historian and politician, 5th President of Poland
4th » Dambudzo Marechera, Zimbabwean author and poet
4th » Parker Stevenson, American actor and director
5th » Carole Fredericks, American singer (Fredericks Goldman Jones) (d. 2001)
5th » Nicko McBrain, English drummer (Iron Maiden, Streetwalkers, and Trust (band) known as Trust)
5th » Sarah Thomas (actress) named Sarah Thomas, English actress
6th » Harvey Fierstein, American actor and playwright
6th » Jean Hamel, Canadian ice hockey player
6th » Yukihiro Takahashi, Japanese drummer, producer, and actor (Yellow Magic Orchestra, Sadistic Mika Band, and Sketch Show (band) known as Sketch Show)
16th » George Papandreou, Greek politician, 182nd Prime Minister of Greece
16th » Gino Vannelli, Canadian singer-songwriter
17th » Judith Macgregor, English diplomat, List of High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to South Africa known as British High Commissioner to South Africa
17th » Mike Milbury, American ice hockey player, coach, and manager
17th » Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley, English educator and politician, Secretary of State for Education
18th » Tiiu Aro, Estonian physician and politician, Minister of Social Affairs (Estonia) called Estonian Minister of Social Affairs
18th » Denis Herron, Canadian ice hockey player
18th » Carol Kane, American actress, director, and screenwriter
18th » Isabella Rossellini, Italian actress
18th » Lee Soo-man, South Korean singer and businessman, founded S.M. Entertainment
19th » Bob Ainsworth, English politician, Secretary of State for Defence