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, 1859
4th » Second Italian War of Independence named Italian Independence wars: In the Battle of Magenta, the France or French army, under Louis-Napoleon, defeat the Austrian army.
6th » Australia: Queensland is established as a separate crown colony named colony from New South Wales (Queensland Day).
15th » Pig War: Ambiguity in the Oregon Treaty leads to the "Northwestern Boundary Dispute" between United States and United Kingdom e.g British/Canada e.g Canadian settlers.
18th » First ascent of Aletschhorn, second summit of the Bernese Alps.
24th » Battle of Solferino (Battle of the Three Sovereigns): Sardinia and France defeat Austria in Solferino, northern Italy.
28th » The first Conformation show called conformation dog show is held in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1859
8th » Smith Wigglesworth, English evangelist (d. 1947)
10th » Emanuel Nobel, Swedish-Russian businessman (d. 1932)
21st » Henry Ossawa Tanner, American painter (d. 1937)
Famous Deaths for June 1859
7th » David Cox (artist) known as David Cox, English painter (b. 1783)
11th » Klemens von Metternich, German-Austrian politician, 1st State Chancellor of the Austrian Empire (b. 1773)