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, 1979
1st » The first black-led government of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in 90 years takes power.
2nd » Pope John Paul II starts his first official visit to his native Poland, becoming the first Pope to visit a Communist country.
3rd » A blowout at the Ixtoc I oil well in the southern Gulf of Mexico causes at least convert 3000000 oilbbl m3 of oil to be spilled into the waters, the second-worst accidental oil spill ever recorded.
9th » The 1979 Sydney Ghost Train fire known as Ghost Train fire at Luna Park Sydney (Australia) kills seven.
12th » Bryan Allen (cyclist) named Bryan Allen wins the second Kremer prize for a man powered flight across the English Channel in the Gossamer Albatross.
18th » SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union.
20th » ABC News correspondent Bill Stewart (journalist) named Bill Stewart is shot dead by a Nicaraguan soldier under the regime of Anastasio Somoza Debayle. The murder is caught on tape and sparks an international outcry against the regime.