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, 2012
2nd » The former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the killing of demonstrators during the 2011 Egyptian revolution.
4th » The Diamond Jubilee Concert is held outside Buckingham Palace on The Mall, London.
13th » A 13 June 2012 Iraq attacks called series of bombings across Iraq, including Baghdad, Hillah and Kirkuk, kills at least 93 people and wounds over 300 others.
15th » Nik Wallenda becomes the first person to successfully Tightrope walking called tightrope walk over Niagara Falls.
16th » China successfully launches its Shenzhou 9 spacecraft, carrying three astronauts – including the first female Chinese astronaut, Liu Yang (astronaut) known as Liu Yang – to the Tiangong-1 orbital module.
22nd » Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is Impeachment of Fernando Lugo or removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco.
23rd » Ashton Eaton breaks the Decathlon world record progression or decathlon world record at the 2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) e.g United States Olympic Trials.
24th » Lonesome George, the last known individual of Chelonoidis nigra abingdonii, a subspecies of the Galápagos tortoise, dies.
26th » The Waldo Canyon Fire descends into the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in Colorado Springs, Colorado called Colorado Springs burning 347 homes in a matter of hours and killing two people.
Famous Deaths for June 2012
1st » Faruq Z. Bey, American saxophonist and composer (Griot Galaxy) (b. 1942)
1st » Pádraig Faulkner, Irish politician, 19th Minister for Defence (Ireland) named Minister of Defence for Ireland (b. 1918)
1st » Milan Gaľa, Slovak politician (b. 1953)
1st » Brahmeshwar Singh, Indian murderer (b. 1947)
2nd » Oliver (chimpanzee) e.g Oliver, Congolese chimpanzee (b. 1958)