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, 1957
9th » First ascent of Broad Peak by Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl.
10th » John Diefenbaker leads the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada to a stunning upset in the Canadian federal election, 1957, ending 22 years of Liberal Party of Canada or Liberal Party government.
22nd » The Soviet Union launches an R-12 Dvina e.g R-12 missile for the first time (in the Kapustin Yar).
24th » In 'Roth v. United States', the Supreme Court of the United States named U.S. Supreme Court rules that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution e.g First Amendment.
27th » Hurricane Audrey makes landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, killing over 400 people, mainly in and around Cameron, Louisiana.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1957
1st » Dorota Kędzierzawska, Polish director and screenwriter
2nd » Mark Lawrenson, English footballer and manager
2nd » Jonathan Stack, American director and producer
3rd » Horst-Ulrich Hänel, German field hockey player
4th » Yoon Seok-ho, South Korean director and producer
4th » John Treacy, Irish runner
6th » Fred Arbinger, German footballer and manager
6th » Mike Gatting, English cricketer, coach, and sportscaster
6th » Balanadarajah Iyer, Sri Lankan poet and activist (d. 2004)
6th » Oliver Mack, American basketball player
6th » Christian Rach, German chef and author
7th » Michael Bowes-Lyon, 18th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, English soldier and politician
7th » Juan Luis Guerra, Dominican singer-songwriter and producer
7th » Paddy McAloon, English singer-songwriter (Prefab Sprout)
8th » Scott Adams, American author and illustrator
8th » Dimple Kapadia, Indian actress
8th » Don Robinson (baseball) or Don Robinson, American baseball player