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, 1916
1st » Louis Brandeis becomes the first Jew appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States called United States Supreme Court.
3rd » The National Defense Act is signed into law, increasing the size of the United States National Guard by 450,000 men.
4th » World War I: Russian Empire Russia opens the Brusilov Offensive with an artillery barrage of Austria-Hungary Austro-Hungarian lines in Galicia (Eastern Europe) Galicia.
5th » Louis Brandeis is sworn in as a Past Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States called Justice of the United States Supreme Court; he is the first History of Jews in the United States named American Jew to hold such a position.
10th » An Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire led by T. E. Lawrence or Lawrence of Arabia breaks out.
15th » U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signs a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America, making them the only American youth organization with a federal charter.
24th » Mary Pickford becomes the first female film star to sign a million dollar contract.
24th » World War I: the Battle of the Somme begins with a week-long artillery bombardment on the Germany named German Line.
29th » The Irish Nationalism or Irish Nationalist and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland e.g British diplomat Sir Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising.