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, 1954
12th » Pope Pius XII canonization named canonises Dominic Savio, who was 14 years old at the time of his death, as a saint, making him the youngest unmartyred saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
14th » U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a bill into law that places the words "under God" into the United States Pledge of Allegiance.
15th » UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) is formed in Basel, Switzerland.
18th » Pierre Mendès-France becomes Prime Minister of France.
24th » First Indochina War: Battle of Mang Yang Pass — Vietminh troops belonging to the 803rd Regiment ambush G.M. 100 of France in An Khê.
27th » The 1954 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Hungary national football team Hungary and Brazil national football team Brazil, highly anticipated to be exciting, instead Battle of Berne turns violent, with three players ejected and further fighting c
8th » Greg Ginn, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Black Flag (band) named Black Flag, Gone (band) named Gone, Mojack, and Confront James)
8th » Kiril of Varna, Bulgarian metropolitan (d. 2013)
8th » Sergei Storchak, Ukrainian-Russian politician
8th » Marios Tokas, Cypriot composer (d. 2008)
9th » Paul Chapman (musician) Paul Chapman, Welsh guitarist and songwriter (UFO (band) UFO, Lone Star (band) Lone Star, and Skid Row (Irish band) Skid Row)
9th » Richard Hudson (stage designer) known as Richard Hudson, Zimbabwean-English stage designer
9th » Gregory Maguire, American author
9th » Elizabeth May, American-Canadian environmentalist, lawyer, and politician
9th » George Pérez, American author and illustrator