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, 1960
17th » The Nez Perce people Nez Perce tribe is awarded $4 million for convert 7 e6acre km2 of land undervalued at 4 cents/acre in the 1863 treaty.
20th » The Mali Federation gains independence from France (it later splits into Mali and Senegal).
23rd » The United States Food and Drug Administration declares Mestranol/norethynodrel named Enovid to be the first officially approved combined oral contraceptive pill in the world.
25th » Two cryptography or cryptographers working for the United States National Security Agency left for vacation to Mexico, and from there Martin and Mitchell Defection named defected to the Soviet Union.
26th » The former British Protectorate of British Somaliland gains its independence as Somaliland.
26th » Madagascar gains its independence from France.
30th » Belgian Congo or Congo gains independence from Belgium.
Famous Birthdays on June in 1960
1st » Simon Gallup, English bass player (The Cure, Fools Dance, The Magazine Spies, and Lockjaw (band) known as Lockjaw)
1st » Vladimir Krutov, Russian ice hockey player (d. 2012)
1st » Sergey Kuznetsov (footballer, born 1960) known as Sergey Kuznetsov, Russian footballer and manager
1st » Giorgos Lillikas, Cypriot politician, 8th List of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus e.g Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus
18th » Barbara Broccoli, American director and producer
18th » Steve Murphy (Canadian news anchor) e.g Steve Murphy, Canadian journalist
19th » Andrew Dilnot, English economist and academic
19th » Johnny Gray, American runner
19th » Luke Morley, English guitarist, songwriter, and producer (The Union (band) The Union, Terraplane (band) Terraplane, and Thunder (band) Thunder)
20th » John Taylor (bass guitarist) called John Taylor, English bass player, songwriter, producer, and actor (Duran Duran, Power Station (band) known as Power Station, and Neurotic Outsiders)