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, 1886
2nd » The President of the United States or U.S. President Grover Cleveland marries Frances Folsom in the White House, becoming the only president to wed in the executive mansion.
10th » Mount Tarawera in New Zealand erupts, killing 153 people and destroying the famous Pink and White Terraces.
13th » Great Vancouver Fire named A fire devastates much of Vancouver, British Columbia.
13th » King Ludwig II of Bavaria is found dead in Lake Starnberg south of Munich at 11:30 PM.
26th » Henri Moissan isolated elemental Fluorine for the first time.
30th » The first transcontinental train trip across Canada departs from Montreal. It arrives in Port Moody, British Columbia on July 4.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1886
6th » Tyler Brooke, American actor and singer (d. 1943)
7th » Henri Coandă, Romanian engineer, designed the Coandă-1910 (d. 1972)
18th » George Mallory, English mountaineer (d. 1924)
18th » Alexander Wetmore, American ornithologist and paleontologist (d. 1978)
24th » George Shiels, Irish-Canadian playwright (d. 1949)
25th » Henry H. Arnold, American general (d. 1950)
27th » Charlie Macartney, Australian cricketer and soldier (d. 1958)
29th » Robert Schuman, Luxembourgian-French politician, Prime Minister of France (d. 1963)
29th » James Van Der Zee, American photographer (d. 1983)