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, 1967
2nd » Protests in West Berlin against the arrival of the Shah of Iran turn into riots, during which Benno Ohnesorg is killed by a police officer. His death results in the founding of the terrorism known as terrorist group Movement 2 June.
5th » The Six-Day War begins: Israel launches surprise strikes against Egyptian air-fields in response to the mobilisation of Egyptian forces on the Israeli border.
7th » Six-Day War: Israeli soldiers enter Jerusalem.
8th » Six-Day War: The USS Liberty incident or USS 'Liberty' incident occurs, killing 34 and wounding 171.
8th » Six-Day War: The Israeli army enters Hebron and the Cave of the Patriarchs.
9th » Six-Day War: Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria
10th » The Six-Day War ends: Israel and Syria agree to a cease-fire.
10th » Argentina becomes a member of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works named Berne Convention copyright treaty.
12th » The Supreme Court of the United States called United States Supreme Court in 'Loving v. Virginia' declares all U.S. state laws which prohibit interracial marriage to be Constitutionality called unconstitutional.
13th » U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
14th » Mariner program: 'Mariner 5' is launched towards Venus.
23rd » Cold War: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson meets with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey for the three-day Glassboro Summit Conference.
25th » Broadcasting of the first live global satellite television program: 'Our World (International TV special) called Our World'
26th » John Paul II e.g Karol Wojtyła (later John Paul II) made a cardinal by Pope Paul VI.