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, 1861
1st » American Civil War, Battle of Fairfax Court House (June 1861): the first land battle of the American Civil War after the Battle of Fort Sumter, producing the first Confederate States Army known as Confederate combat casualty.
3rd » American Civil War: Battle of Philippi (West Virginia) Battle of Philippi (also called the Philippi Races) Union (American Civil War) Union forces rout Confederate States of America Confederate troops in Barbour County, West Virginia Barbour County, Virgi
8th » American Civil War: Tennessee secedes from the Union (American Civil War) called Union.
10th » American Civil War: Battle of Big Bethel - Confederate States of America or Confederate troops under John B. Magruder defeat a much larger Union (American Civil War) or Union force led by General Ebenezer W. Pierce in Virginia.
17th » American Civil War: Battle of Vienna, Virginia.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1861
2nd » Concordia Selander, Swedish actress and manager (d. 1935)
9th » Pierre Duhem, French physicist, mathematician, and historian (d. 1916)
9th » Gustav Heinrich Johann Apollon Tammann, Russian-German chemist and physicist (d. 1938)
12th » William Attewell, English cricketer and umpire (d. 1927)
17th » Pete Browning, American baseball player (d. 1905)
17th » Omar Bundy, American general (d. 1940)
19th » Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, Scottish-English field marshal (d. 1928)