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, 2002
6th » 2002 Eastern Mediterranean event e.g Eastern Mediterranean event. A near-Earth asteroid estimated at ten meters in diameter explodes over the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Libya. The resulting explosion is estimated to have a force of 26 kilotons,
10th » The first direct electronic communication experiment between the nervous systems of two humans is carried out by Kevin Warwick in the United Kingdom.
11th » Antonio Meucci is acknowledged as the first inventor of the telephone by the United States Congress.
13th » The United States withdraws from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
13th » Two 14-year-old South Korean girls are Yangju highway incident named struck and killed by a United States Army armored vehicle, leading to months of public protests against the U.S.
14th » Near-Earth object Near-Earth asteroid 2002 MN misses the Earth by convert 75000 mi km, about one-third of the distance between the Earth and the Moon.
29th » 2nd Battle of the Western Sea e.g Naval clashes between South Korea and North Korea lead to the death of six South Korean sailors and sinking of a North Korean vessel.
Famous Birthdays on June in 2002
8th » Countess Eloise of Orange-Nassau van Amsberg
Famous Deaths for June 2002
1st » Hansie Cronje, South African cricketer (b. 1969)
2nd » Hugo van Lawick, Dutch director and photographer (b. 1937)
3rd » Lew Wasserman, American talent agent and manager (b. 1913)
4th » Fernando Belaúnde Terry, Peruvian politician, 42nd President of Peru (b. 1912)
24th » Pierre Werner, Luxembourgian politician, 21st Prime Minister of Luxembourg (b. 1913)
25th » Jean Corbeil, Canadian politician (b. 1934)
26th » Jay Berwanger, American football player (b. 1914)
26th » Arnold Brown (General of The Salvation Army) named Arnold Brown, English-Canadian 11th Generals of The Salvation Army named General of The Salvation Army (b. 1913)
27th » John Entwistle, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (The Who) (b. 1944)
27th » Robert L. J. Long, American admiral (b. 1920)
29th » Rosemary Clooney, American singer and actress (b. 1928)