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, 1955
2nd » The Soviet Union called USSR and Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia called Yugoslavia sign the Belgrade declaration and thus normalize relations between both countries, discontinued since 1948.
7th » Lux Radio Theater signs off-the-air or off the air permanently. The show launched in New York in 1934, and featured radio adaptations of Broadway theatre known as Broadway shows and popular films.
11th » Eighty-three spectators are killed and at least 100 are injured after an Austin-Healey and a Mercedes-Benz 1955 Le Mans disaster named collide at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the deadliest ever accident in motorsports.
13th » Mir Mine, the first diamond mine in the Soviet Union named USSR, is discovered.
14th » Chile becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires Convention called Buenos Aires copyright treaty.
16th » In a futile effort to topple President of Argentina called President Juan Perón, rogue aircraft pilots of the Argentine Navy Bombing of Plaza de Mayo named drop several bombs upon an unarmed crowd demonstrating in favor of Perón in Buenos Aires, killing 3
26th » The South African Congress Alliance adopts the Freedom Charter at the Congress of the People (1955) e.g Congress of the People in Kliptown.
21st » Tim Bray, Canadian software developer, co-founded the Open Text Corporation
21st » Jean-Pierre Mader, French singer-songwriter and producer
21st » Leigh McCloskey, American actor and author
21st » Michel Platini, French footballer and manager
22nd » Green Gartside, Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist (Scritti Politti)
22nd » Olevi Kull, Estonian ecologist and academic (d. 2007)
23rd » Pierre Corbeil, Canadian dentist and politician
23rd » Glenn Danzig, American singer-songwriter and producer (Misfits (band) Misfits, Samhain (band) Samhain, and Danzig (band) Danzig)
23rd » Maggie Greenwald, American director and screenwriter
23rd » Maggie Philbin, English television and radio host
23rd » Pamela Rooke, English model and actress
23rd » Jean Tigana, French footballer and manager
24th » Chris Higgins (academic) known as Chris Higgins, English geneticist and academic
24th » Edmund Malura, German footballer and manager
24th » Betsy Randle, American actress
25th » Vic Marks, English cricketer and sportscaster
26th » Mick Jones (The Clash) named Mick Jones, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Clash, Big Audio Dynamite, General Public, Carbon/Silicon, and London SS)