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, 1889
3rd » The transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway is completed.
3rd » The first long-distance electric power transmission line in the United States is completed, running convert 14 mi km between a generator at Willamette River Willamette Falls and downtown Portland, Oregon.
6th » The Great Seattle Fire destroys all of downtown Seattle.
12th » Eighty are killed in the Armagh rail disaster near Armagh in what is now Northern Ireland.
26th » Bangui is founded by Albert Dolisie and Alfred Uzac in what was then the upper reaches of the French Congo.
29th » Hyde Park Township, Cook County, Illinois e.g Hyde Park and several other Illinois townships vote to be annexed by Chicago, forming the largest United States city in area and second largest in population.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1889
1st » James Daugherty, American author, illustrator, and painter (d. 1974)
1st » Charles Kay Ogden, English linguist and philosopher (d. 1957)
10th » Sessue Hayakawa, Japanese actor and producer (d. 1973)
11th » Hugo Wieslander, Swedish decathlete (d. 1976)
20th » John S. Paraskevopoulos, Greek-South African astronomer and academic (d. 1951)