Two naming origins for June: The Roman goddess Juno (wife of Jupiter) and from the Latin word iuniores, which means “younger ones”
June, the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, but the beginning of winter in the Southern Hemisphere … thus with equivalent of December in the Southern Hemisphere
June, the longest hours of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere, but the shortest days in the Southern Hemisphere
No months start on the same day of the week of June in common or leap years
June ends on the same day of the week as March in all years
June, know by some as the Marriage Month because of the large number of marriage held
June, the month for health and longevity
June, with two zodiac signs: Gemini (until June 20) or Cancer (from June 21 onward)
June, with birthstones Alexandrite, Moonstone, and Pearl
June, with birth flowers Honeysuckle and the rose
June, with its moons known as Flower Moon, Rose Moon, Strawberry Moon, and Honey Moon
June, with its Full Moon on June 2 at 16:19 UTC … and the New Moon on June 14 at 14:05 UTC
June, a month of an equinox
June, the month for national celebrations in Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Slovenia, Philippines,
June, with a Father’s Day celebration in Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, UK, US, and Venezuela, however a Mother’s Day in Luxembourg
How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon? (Dr. Seuss)
June, the month to increase awareness in Alzheimer’s, Antiphospholipid Antibodies Syndrome (APS), accordions, brains, cataracts, cancer from the sun, celibacy, infertility, dairy alternatives, childhood cancer, migraines, aphasia, men’s health, Congenital Cytomegalovirus, pet preparedness, scoliosis, alcoholism, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), scleroderma, student safety, and potty training
June, the month to celebrate aquariums, zoos, candy, dairy, turkey lovers, iced tea, papaya, fashion in colonial Virginia, men, perennial gardening, rivers, skyscrapers, sorghum, and smiles
June, the month to promote adopting a sheltered cat, beauty in your skin, fighting the filthy fly, fresh fruits and vegetables, Idaho wines, camping, effective communications, do-it-yourself marketing, fireworks safety, professional wellness, rebuilding your life, kids sports, women’s golf, bikes, and Ohio wines
June, the month to embrace African-American music, audio books, gay pride, roses, country cookies, great outdoors, soul food, Caribbean-American heritage, surf music, bathroom reading, safety, vision research, and steakhouses
Do you have any special occasions during June? Which songs did you enjoy?
A Frank Angle 