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, 1862
1st » American Civil War, Peninsula Campaign: the Battle of Seven Pines (or the Battle of Fair Oaks) ends inconclusively, with both sides claiming victory.
3rd » A 3000-strong riot occurred at Wardsend Cemetery in the Sheffield, England, against rumours of bodysnatching from the grounds.
4th » American Civil War: Confederate States of America known as Confederate troops evacuate Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River, leaving the way clear for Union (American Civil War) e.g Union troops to take Memphis, Tennessee.
5th » As the Treaty of Saigon is signed, ceding parts of southern Vietnam to France, the guerrilla leader Trương Định decides to defy Emperor Tự Đức of Vietnam and fight on against the Europeans.
6th » American Civil War: Battle of Memphis Union (American Civil War) or Union forces capture Memphis, Tennessee, from the Confederate States of America or Confederates.
7th » The United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland or United Kingdom agree to suppress the slave trade.
8th » American Civil War: Battle of Cross Keys Confederate States of America known as Confederate forces under General Stonewall Jackson save the Army of Northern Virginia from a Union assault on the James Peninsula led by General George B. McClellan.
19th » The United States Congress named U.S. Congress prohibits slavery in United States territories, nullifying Dred Scott v. Sandford.
20th » Barbu Catargiu, the Prime Minister of Romania, is assassinated.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1862
5th » Allvar Gullstrand, Swedish ophthalmologist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine called Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1930)
6th » Henry Newbolt, English historian, author, and poet (d. 1938)
7th » Philipp Lenard, Slovak-German physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics e.g Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1947)
10th » Mrs. Leslie Carter, American actress (d. 1937)
16th » Olaf Frydenlund, Norwegian target shooter (d. 1947)