Interesting Things About the Month of June

June is the sixth month of the year and is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of love, marriage, and childbirth. It’s no wonder that June is considered one of the most popular months for weddings. It is one of four months with 30 days alongside April, September, and November.

The Summer Solstice, typically falling between June 20-21, is the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

The full moon in June is traditionally called the Strawberry Moon, named by Indigenous tribes because it signaled the time of year to harvest wild strawberries.

June is a busy month with graduations, weddings, and other observances.

Major Dates and Observances

• June is dedicated to Pride Month, a month-long observance of the LGBTQ community.
• June is National Candy Month for those with a sweet tooth.
• On June 14th, Americans celebrate Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the United States flag in 1777. It’s a day to reflect on the history and symbolism of the flag.
• Juneteenth is a United States federal holiday on June 19, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
• Father's Day is always the third Sunday in June.

June Birthstones

June is rare because it is one of only two months with three birthstones:

• the Pearl (symbolizing purity)
• the Alexandrite (known for changing colors)
• the Moonstone (representing passion and good luck)

June Flowers

• The Rose symbolizes love and passion.
• Honeysuckles represent happiness and love.

June Zodiac Signs

• Gemini (May 21 – June 20) describes the clever ones known for their adaptability and wit.
• Cancer (June 21 – July 22) describes those who are intuitive and protective.

U.S. Presidents Born in June

June holds a record for the smallest number of presidential birthdays. Only two U.S. presidents in history were born in June.

• George H.W. Bush was born on June 12, 1924.
• Donald Trump was born on June 14, 1946.

U.S. Presidents Who Died in June

Six presidents died in June. Three of them shared the first name.

• James Madison: Died June 28, 1836
• James K. Polk: Died June 15, 1849
• James Buchanana: Died June 1, 1868
• Andrew Jackson: Died June 8, 1845
• Grover Cleveland: Died June 24, 1908
• Ronald Reagan: Died June 5, 2004

Celebrity Birthdays

• June 1: Morgan Freeman & Marilyn Monroe
• June 4: Angelina Jolie
• June 9: Johnny Depp & Michael J. Fox
• June 12: Anne Frank
• June 15: Neil Patrick Harris
• June 18: Sir Paul McCartney
• June 20: Nicole Kidman
• June 21: Chris Pratt
• June 25: George Orwell
• June 26: Ariana Grande
• June 27: Helen Keller & Khloé Kardashian
• June 28: Elon Musk, Mel Brooks, Kathy Bates, & Kellie Pickler

• During each calendar year, no other month starts on the same day of the week as June.
• June is a popular name for girls, even if they were not born in June.
• Celebrities named June include June Carter Cash, June Allyson, and June Lockhart, the beloved star of Lassie.
• In the United States, the month of June has a bug named after it, the June Bug or June Beetle.
• More Nobel Prize winners are born in June than in any other month.
• June is designated as National Candy Month in the United States for those with a sweet tooth.

Questions

1. Were you born in June?
2. Do you have family members who were born in June?
3. Do you know anyone who was born in June?
4. Did you graduate, get married, or have any special memories about June?

Author's Notes

• I graduated from high school, college, and seminary in June.
• I got married on June 8, 1968. Notice the pattern: 6-8-68.

Most people have special memories about June. Feel free to share your June memories.