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, 1976
5th » The Teton Dam in Idaho, United States, collapases.
16th » Soweto uprising: a non-violent march by 15,000 students in Soweto, South Africa turns into days of rioting when police open fire on the crowd.
25th » Missouri Governor Kit Bond issues an executive order rescinding the Extermination Order (Mormonism) called Extermination Order, formally apologizing on behalf of the state of Missouri for the suffering it had caused to the members of Latter Day Saint move
27th » Air France Operation Entebbe or Flight 139 (Tel Aviv-Athens-Paris) is hijacked en route to Paris by the Palestine Liberation Organization or PLO and redirected to Entebbe, Uganda.
28th » The Angolan court sentences US and UK mercenaries to death sentences and prison terms in the Luanda Trial.
29th » The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom.
3rd » Enda Markey, Irish-Australian actor and singer
3rd » Gregg McClymont, Scottish historian and politician
3rd » Jamie McMurray, American race car driver
4th » Kasey Chambers, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist
4th » Nenad Zimonjić, Serbian tennis player
5th » Giannis Giannoulis, Canadian basketball player
5th » Torry Holt, American football player and sportscaster
5th » Ross Noble, English comedian and actor
5th » Aesop Rock, American rapper and producer (The Weathermen (hip hop group) known as The Weathermen and Hail Mary Mallon)
5th » Jack Ross (footballer born 1976) e.g Jack Ross, Scottish footballer
6th » Emilie-Claire Barlow, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress
6th » Geoff Rowley, English skateboarder
6th » Vlado Georgiev, Serbian singer-songwriter
7th » Necro (rapper) Necro, American rapper, producer, and director (Secret Society (band) Secret Society, and The Godfathers (rap duo) The Godfathers)
29th » Daniel Carlsson (rally driver) called Daniel Carlsson, Swedish race car driver
29th » Bret McKenzie, New Zealand guitarist, producer, and actor (Flight of the Conchords, The Black Seeds, and Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra)
Famous Deaths for June 1976
2nd » Kenneth Mason (geographer) named Kenneth Mason, English geographer (b. 1887)
2nd » Juan José Torres, Bolivian army officer and politician, 61st President of Bolivia (b. 1920)