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, 1919
2nd » Anarchism e.g Anarchists simultaneously 1919 United States anarchist bombings called set off bombs in eight separate U.S. cities.
7th » Sette giugno: Four people are killed in a riot in Malta.
11th » Sir Barton wins the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse to win the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing or Triple Crown.
15th » John Alcock (aviator) known as John Alcock and Arthur Brown (aviator) called Arthur Brown complete the first nonstop transatlantic flight when they reach Clifden, County Galway, Ireland.
21st » The Royal Canadian Mounted Police fire a volley into a crowd of unemployed war veterans, killing two, during the Winnipeg General Strike.
21st » Admiral Ludwig von Reuter Scuttling of the German fleet in Scapa Flow known as scuttles the German fleet in Scapa Flow, Orkney. The nine sailors killed are the last casualties of World War I.
23rd » Estonian War of Independence: the decisive defeat of the 'Baltische Landeswehr' in the Battle of Cesis (1919) named Battle of Cesis. This day is celebrated as Victory Day in Estonia.
28th » The Treaty of Versailles is signed in Paris, bringing fighting to an end in between Germany and the Allies of World War I.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1919
2nd » Nat Mayer Shapiro, American painter (d. 2005)
5th » Richard Scarry, American-Swiss author and illustrator (d. 1994)
6th » Peter Carington, 6th Baron Carrington, English captain and politician, 6th Secretary General of NATO
6th » Austin M. Lee, American lawyer and politician (d. 2013)
8th » John R. Deane, Jr., American general (d. 2013)
10th » Haidar Abdel-Shafi, Palestinian physician and politician (d. 2007)
11th » Helen Tobias-Duesberg, Estonian-American composer (d. 2010)
11th » Richard Todd, Irish-English actor and soldier (d. 2009)
12th » Uta Hagen, German-American actress (d. 2004)