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, 1973
9th » In horseracing, Secretariat (horse) or Secretariat wins the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing called Triple Crown.
20th » 1973 Ezeiza massacre known as Ezeiza massacre in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Snipers fire upon left-wing Peronism called Peronists. At least 13 are killed and more than 300 are injured.
21st » In handing down the decision in 'Miller v. California' 413 US 15, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the Miller Test for obscenity in U.S. law.
23rd » A fire at a house in Kingston upon Hull or Hull, England which kills a six year old boy is passed off as an accident; it later emerges as the first of 26 deaths by fire caused over the next seven years by arsonist Bruce George Peter Lee or Peter Dinsdale.
24th » The UpStairs Lounge arson attack took place on June 24, 1973 at a gay bar located on the second floor of the three-story building at 141 Chartres Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Thirty-two people died as a result of fire or smoke i
26th » At Plesetsk Cosmodrome nine people are killed in an explosion of a Cosmos 3-M rocket.
27th » The President of Uruguay Juan María Bordaberry dissolves Parliament and establishes a dictatorship.
28th » Elections are held for the Northern Ireland Assembly, 1973 Northern Ireland Assembly, which will lead to power-sharing between Unionism in Ireland unionists and Irish nationalism nationalists in Northern Ireland for the first time.