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, 1947
5th » Marshall Plan: In a speech at Harvard University, the United States Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe.
10th » Saab Automobile named Saab produces its first automobile.
24th » Kenneth Arnold makes the first widely reported Kenneth Arnold Unidentified Flying Object Sighting named UFO sighting near Mount Rainier, Washington (state) called Washington.
25th » 'The Diary of a Young Girl' (better known as 'The Diary of Anne Frank') is published.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1947
1st » Ron Dennis, English businessman, founded the McLaren Group
1st » Jonathan Pryce, Welsh actor and singer
1st » Ronnie Wood, English guitarist, songwriter, and producer (The Jeff Beck Group, Rolling Stones, Faces (band) Faces, The Birds (band) The Birds, and The New Barbarians (band) The New Barbarians)
14th » Roger Liddle, Baron Liddle, English politician
14th » Kat Martin, American author
14th » Barry Melton, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Country Joe and the Fish and The Dinosaurs)
14th » Hiroshi Miyauchi, Japanese actor
14th » Paul Rudolph (musician) known as Paul Rudolph, Canadian singer, guitarist, and cyclist (Pink Fairies, The Deviants (band) or The Deviants, and Hawkwind)
16th » Tom Malone (musician) called Tom Malone, American trombonist, composer, and producer (The Blues Brothers and CBS Orchestra)
16th » Tom Wyner, English-American voice actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
17th » Christopher Allport, American actor (d. 2008)
17th » Linda Chavez, American author
17th » George S. Clinton, American composer and songwriter
17th » Gregg Rolie, American singer-songwriter and keyboard player (Santana (band) Santana, Journey (band) Journey, and The Storm (band) The Storm)
17th » Paul Young (Sad Café and Mike + The Mechanics singer) e.g Paul Young, English singer-songwriter (Sad Café (band) or Sad Café and Mike + The Mechanics) (d. 2000)
18th » Ivonne Coll, Puerto Rican model and actress, Miss Puerto Rico or Miss Puerto Rico 1967
18th » Bernard Giraudeau, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2010)