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, 1961
4th » In the Vienna summit, the Soviet Union or Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev sparks the Berlin Crisis of 1961 e.g Berlin Crisis by threatening to sign a separate peace treaty with East Germany and ending American, British and French access to East Berlin.
16th » Rudolf Nureyev defects from the Soviet Union.
19th » Kuwait declares independence from the United Kingdom.
23rd » Cold War: the Antarctic Treaty, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on the continent, comes into force after the opening date for signature set for the December 1, 1959.
1st » Peter Machajdík, Slovakian-German pianist and composer
2nd » Dez Cadena, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Misfits (band) Misfits, Black Flag (band) Black Flag, Osaka Popstar, DC3 (band) DC3, The Gentlemen (band) The Gentlemen, and Loaded (band) Loaded)
2nd » Kare Kauks, Estonian singer
3rd » Lawrence Lessig, American lawyer, academic, and author, founded the Creative Commons
3rd » Peter Vidmar, American gymnast
3rd » Ed Wynne (guitarist) e.g Ed Wynne, English guitarist, songwriter, and producer (Ozric Tentacles and Nodens Ictus)
4th » El DeBarge, American singer-songwriter and producer (DeBarge)
4th » Ferenc Gyurcsány, Hungarian politician, 6th Prime Minister of Hungary