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, 1939
1st » First flight of the Germany or German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter-bomber airplane.
4th » Holocaust: The MS e.g St. Louis, a ship carrying 963 Jewish refugees, is denied permission to land in Florida, in the United States, after already being turned away from Cuba. Forced to return to Europe, more than 200 of its passengers later die in Nazism
6th » Judge Joseph Force Crater, known as the "Missingest Man in New York", is Declared death in absentia called declared legally dead.
12th » The Baseball Hall of Fame opens in Cooperstown, New York.
17th » Last public guillotining in France: Eugen Weidmann, a convicted murderer, is guillotined in Versailles, Yvelines or Versailles outside the Saint-Pierre prison.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1939
1st » Cleavon Little, American actor and singer (d. 1992)
3rd » Frank Blevins, English-Australian politician, 7th Deputy Premier of South Australia (d. 2013)
3rd » Steve Dalkowski, American baseball player
3rd » Ian Hunter (singer) or Ian Hunter, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (Mott the Hoople)
3rd » Jon Tolaas, Norwegian poet and author (d. 2012)
3rd » Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, American author (d. 2007)
4th » Jeremy Browne, 11th Marquess of Sligo, Irish politician
4th » Denis de Belleval, Canadian politician
4th » George Reid (Scottish politician) or George Reid, Scottish politician, 2nd Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament
5th » Joe Clark, Canadian journalist and politician, 16th Prime Minister of Canada
5th » Margaret Drabble, English author and critic
5th » L. R. Wright, Canadian author (d. 2001)
6th » Louis Andriessen, Dutch pianist and composer
6th » Gary U.S. Bonds, American singer-songwriter
6th » Eddie Giacomin, Canadian-American ice hockey player, coach, and sportscaster
7th » Yuli Turovsky, Russian-Canadian cellist, conductor and educator (d. 2013)
8th » Bernie Casey, American football player and actor
8th » Francis Jacobs, English lawyer and judge
9th » Ileana Cotrubaș, Romanian soprano and actress
9th » Eric Fernie, Scottish historian and academic
9th » David Hobbs (racing driver) known as David Hobbs, English race car driver and sportscaster
9th » Dick Vitale, American basketball player, coach, and sportscaster
9th » Charles Webb (author) named Charles Webb, American author