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, 1959
3rd » Singapore was declared a self-governing state even though it was still a part of the British Empire.
5th » The first government of the Singapore named State of Singapore is sworn in.
8th » The USS Barbero SS-317 6 and United States Postal Service attempt the delivery of mail via Missile Mail.
9th » The USS George Washington SSBN-598 6 is launched. It is the first submarine to carry ballistic missiles.
14th » Disneyland Monorail System, the first daily operating monorail system in the Western Hemisphere, opens to the public in Anaheim, California.
14th » A group of Dominican exiles depart from Cuba and land in the Dominican Republic with the intent of overthrowing the totalitarian government of Rafael Trujillo. All but four are killed or executed.
23rd » Convicted Manhattan Project spy Klaus Fuchs is released after only nine years in prison and allowed to emigrate to Dresden, East Germany where he resumes a scientific career.
23rd » A fire in a resort hotel in Stalheim (Norway) kills 34 people.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1959
1st » Martin Brundle, English race car driver and sportscaster
1st » John Pullinger, English statistician and librarian
1st » Alan Wilder, English singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and producer (Depeche Mode and Recoil (band) known as Recoil)
2nd » Charlie Huddy, Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach
2nd » Lydia Lunch, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actress (Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, 8-Eyed Spy, Harry Crews (band) called Harry Crews, and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult)
2nd » Erwin Olaf, Dutch photographer
3rd » John Carlson (radio host) named John Carlson, American radio host
3rd » Imbi Paju, Estonian-Finnish journalist and author
4th » Juan Camacho (Bolivian athlete) called Juan Camacho, Bolivian runner
4th » Georgios Voulgarakis, Greek politician, 21st Minister for Culture (Greece) or Greek Minister for Culture
5th » Robert Lloyd (Nightingales) e.g Robert Lloyd, English singer (The Nightingales and The Prefects)
5th » Werner Schildhauer, German runner
6th » Jimmy Jam, American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer (The Time (band) or The Time)
6th » Josie Lawrence, English comedian and actress
6th » Amanda Pays, English actress
6th » Andrey Prokofyev, Russian hurdler (d. 1989)
6th » Colin Quinn, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter
6th » Dave Schultz (wrestling) named David Schultz, American wrestler (d. 1996)
10th » Carlo Ancelotti, Italian footballer and manager
10th » Eliot Spitzer, American lawyer and politician, 54th Governor of New York
10th » Tim Van Patten, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
11th » Hugh Laurie, English actor, singer, and screenwriter