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, 1991
3rd » Mount Unzen erupts in Kyūshū, Japan, killing 43 people, all of them either researchers or journalists.
7th » Mount Pinatubo erupts, generating an ash column convert 7 km mi high.
12th » Russians elect Boris Yeltsin as the president of the republic.
12th » 1991 Kokkadichcholai massacre: the Sri Lankan Army massacres 152 minority Tamil people named Tamil civilians in the village Kokkadichcholai near the eastern province town of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.
15th » In the Philippines, Mount Pinatubo erupts in the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th Century. In the end, over 800 people die.
17th » Apartheid: The Parliament of South Africa known as South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth.
20th » The German Bundestag votes to move the capital (political) called capital from Bonn back to Berlin.
25th » Croatia and Slovenia declare their independence from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia or Yugoslavia.
27th » Slovenia, after declaring independence two days before is invaded by Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia named Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft starting the Ten-Day War.