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, 1943
1st » British Overseas Airways Corporation Flight 777 is shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German Junkers Ju 88s, killing the actor Leslie Howard (actor) Leslie Howard and leading to speculation that its shooting down was an attempt to kill the United Kingdom
3rd » In Los Angeles, California, white U.S. Navy sailors and United States Marine Corps e.g Marines clash with Latino youths in the Zoot Suit Riots.
20th » The Detroit Race Riot (1943) e.g Detroit Race Riot breaks out and continues for three more days.
23rd » World War II: The United Kingdom British destroyers HMS Eclipse H08 6 and HMS Laforey G99 6 sink the Italy Italian submarine 600-Serie Adua class submarine 'Ascianghi' in the Mediterranean after she torpedoes the cruiser HMS Newfoundland 59 6.
25th » The Holocaust: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage Częstochowa Ghetto Uprising e.g an uprising against the Nazis.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1943
1st » Lorrie Wilmot, South African cricketer (d. 2004)
2nd » Ilaiyaraaja, Indian singer-songwriter and producer
2nd » Charles Haid, American actor and director
2nd » Crescenzio Sepe, Italian cardinal
3rd » Billy Cunningham, American basketball player and coach