June Birthday Signs, Celebrities, Birthstones, Colours, Flowers and Much More

June is a great month to have a birthday. After all, if you have a June birthday, you get the sunshine, the start of summer holidays, and cool, fresh days. If you or someone you love has a June birthday, here’s your fun and quick guide to all things June with everything from zodiac signs and birthstones to party ideas and fun facts. Lots of bits and pieces to help you plan a June birthday celebration and give you ideas for messages and presents or days out!

June Birthday Zodiac Sign

It's fun to know what zodiac birth sign someone is; after all, most people know their sign, even if they don't believe in it. This makes cards and small extra pressies based around the zodiac symbols particularly good. If you’re born in June, your zodiac sign is either Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22).

Gemini - Gemini's can have either a May birthday or a June one, as they are born between May 21 - June 20. Gemini's are often described as curious, chatty, and full of energy, ruled by Mercury. They are often thought of as the life of the party!

Cancer - If you're a Cancerian, you might have a June birthday or a July birthday, with birth dates ranging from June the 21st to July the 22nd. Cancerians are thought of as emotional, caring, and intuitive, ruled by the Moon, and values deep, meaningful connections.

June Birthstone(s)

Lots of choices of birthstones for June - so if you're thinking of jewellery as a present, or for a card idea, then you have choices! June has three birthstones: pearl, moonstone, and alexandrite. Pearls are classic and elegant, moonstones have a dreamy glow, and alexandrite changes colour depending on the light; from green in daylight to reddish-purple at night!

Symbolism and History of the Birthstone(s)

Pearls symbolise purity and wisdom and were once believed to be tears of the gods. Moonstone has been worn by Romans and Hindus for protection and love. Alexandrite, discovered in Russia in the 1830s, symbolises transformation and balance.

June Birth Flower

June’s birth flowers are the rose and honeysuckle. This is really, really handy when buying a gift, as flowers are a great way to say happy birthday and the rose is a classic in a bouquet.

Roses symbolise love, appreciation, and different colours and numbers of roses represent different meanings: red for love, yellow for friendship, white for purity. Honeysuckle symbolises happiness and sweet devotion, plus it attracts hummingbirds!

Famous Birthdays in June

If you want some ideas of what to write as a message or for gift ideas, then knowing who was born in the same month or on the same day can really help  Here are some for June birthdays:

UK:

• Paul McCartney (18 June 1942) — Legendary musician, The Beatles.
• Tom Holland (1 June 1996) — Actor, Spider-Man in the Marvel films.

US:

• Marilyn Monroe (1 June 1926) — Iconic actress and model.
• Kanye West (8 June 1977) — Rapper, producer, and fashion designer.

June Celebrities by Date

Here’s a famous face (or two) for every day in June so you can mention this in your birthday message or as part of a birthday card message, if appropriate:

1st June
UK: Sarah Lancashire (1964) – Award-winning English actress known for her roles in "Happy Valley" and "Last Tango in Halifax."
USA: Morgan Freeman (1937) – Iconic American actor with a distinctive voice, known for "Driving Miss Daisy" and "The Shawshank Redemption."
USA: Marilyn Monroe (1926) – Iconic American actress, known for "Some Like It Hot."

2nd June
UK: Tony Hadley (1960) – English singer, lead vocalist of the band Spandau Ballet.
USA: Dana Carvey (1955) – American comedian and actor, known for "Saturday Night Live."

3rd June
UK: Michelle Keegan (1987) – English actress known for "Coronation Street" and "Our Girl."
USA: Anderson Cooper (1967) – American journalist, anchor of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360°."

4th June
UK: Russell Brand (1975) – English comedian and actor, known for "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."
USA: Angelina Jolie (1975) – American actress, known for "Maleficent" and humanitarian work.

5th June
UK: Kenny Everett (1944) – British comedian and DJ, known for "The Kenny Everett Video Show."
USA: Mark Wahlberg (1971) – American actor and producer, known for "The Departed."

6th June
UK: Jason Isaacs (1963) – English actor, known for playing Lucius Malfoy in "Harry Potter."
USA: Paul Giamatti (1967) – American actor known for "Sideways" and "Billions."

7th June
UK: Liam Neeson (1952) – Northern Irish actor, known for "Taken" and "Schindler’s List."
USA: Bill Hader (1978) – American actor and comedian, known for "Barry."

8th June
USA: Torrey DeVitto (1984) – American actress known for "Chicago Med" and "Pretty Little Liars."
USA: Kanye West (1977) – American rapper and producer, known for "Stronger" and "The College Dropout."

9th June
USA: Natalie Portman (1981) – American-Israeli actress known for "Black Swan."
USA: Johnny Depp (1963) – American actor, known for "Pirates of the Caribbean."

10th June
UK: Elizabeth Hurley (1965) – English actress and model, known for "Austin Powers."
USA: Judy Garland (1922) – American actress and singer, known for "The Wizard of Oz."

11th June
UK: Hugh Laurie (1959) – English actor and comedian, known for "House."
USA: Shia LaBeouf (1986) – American actor, known for "Transformers."

12th June
USA: Jim Nabors (1930) – American actor and singer best known for his role as Gomer Pyle on television.
USA: George H. W. Bush (1924) – 41st President of the United States.

13th June
USA: Tim Allen (1953) – American actor and comedian known for "Home Improvement" and the "Toy Story" films.
USA: Chris Evans (1981) – American actor, known for playing Captain America.

14th June
UK: Boy George (1961) – English singer and frontman of Culture Club.
USA: Donald Trump (1946) – 45th and 47th President of the United States and businessman.

15th June
USA: Ice Cube (1969) – American rapper and actor. 
USA: Courteney Cox (1964) – American actress, known for "Friends."

16th June
UK: John Newman (1990) – English singer-songwriter, known for "Love Me Again."
USA: Tupac Shakur (1971) – Influential American rapper and actor.

17th June
USA: Greg Kinnear (1963) – American actor known for his roles in "As Good as It Gets" and "Little Miss Sunshine."
USA: Barry Manilow (1943) – American singer, known for "Mandy."

18th June
UK: Paul McCartney (1942) – Legendary British musician, The Beatles.
USA: Blake Shelton (1976) – American country singer and coach on "The Voice."

19th June
UK: Hugh Dancy (1975) – English actor, known for "Hannibal."
USA: Macklemore (1983) – American rapper, known for "Thrift Shop."

20th June
UK: John Taylor (1960) – English bassist, Duran Duran.
USA: Nicole Kidman (1967) – American-Australian actress, known for "Big Little Lies."

21st June
UK: Prince William (1982) – Prince of Wales.
USA: Lana Del Rey (1985) – American singer, known for "Summertime Sadness."

22nd June
UK: Katherine Kelly (1979) – British actress, known for "Coronation Street."
USA: Cyndi Lauper (1953) – American singer, known for "Girls Just Want to Have Fun."

23rd June
USA: Frances McDormand –  – American actress known for "Fargo."
USA: Jason Mraz (1977) – American singer-songwriter, known for "I’m Yours."

24th June
USA: Mindy Kaling (1979) – American actress and writer known for "The Office" and "The Mindy Project."
USA: Solange Knowles (1986) – American singer and actress.

25th June
UK: George Michael (1963) – English pop icon, known for "Faith" and Wham!
USA: Busy Philipps (1979) – American actress, known for "Freaks and Geeks."

26th June
USA: Aubrey Plaza (1984) – American actress known for "Parks and Recreation."
USA: Ariana Grande (1993) – American pop singer and actress.

27th June
UK: Ed Westwick (1987) – English actor, known for "Gossip Girl."
USA: Chandler Riggs (1999) – American actor, known for "The Walking Dead."

28th June
USA: John Cusack (1966) – American actor known for "High Fidelity" and "Say Anything."
USA: Mel Brooks (1926) – American comedy legend and filmmaker.

29th June
UK: Gary Barlow (1971) – English singer-songwriter, Take That.
USA: Gary Busey (1944) – American actor, known for "Point Break."

30th June
UK: Cheryl Cole (1983) – English singer and former X Factor judge.
USA: Michael Phelps (1985) – Most decorated Olympian of all time.

Fun Facts About June Birthdays

Need a fun fact or two to help you on your present or card ideas. Here are a couple:

• More June babies become CEOs than any other month!
• They’re known for being optimistic and full of energy.

Historical Events in June

More ideas for you, in the shape of a few historical events from June. 

• 6 June 1944: D-Day - the Allied invasion of Normandy.
• 2 June 1953: Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation.
• 18 June 1815: Battle of Waterloo.
• 1 June 1977: First Apple II computers sold.
• 26 June 1997: First Harry Potter book published in the UK.

June Birthday Card Ideas

Here are some thoughts on birthday card choices if you're celebrating a June birthday:

• Watercolour card with roses and honeysuckle.
• Something specifically June based - the d
• Beach-themed party card.
• Retro music-inspired card for Beatles or Kanye fans.
• Moon and stars glitter card for moonstone lovers.
• Zodiac sign-themed card for Gemini and Cancer birthdays.

DIY Birthday Card Ideas for June

• Glue pressed honeysuckle or mini roses to homemade cards.
• Use foil or glitter pens to sketch zodiac constellations.
• Craft fold-out timelines of cool historical events.

June Birthday Messages

We have a tonne of birthday card messages already written, to give you lots of ideas, but here are also some June birthday based ones, too!

• You’re basically sunshine in human form. Happy June birthday!
• Happy birthday to a Summer baby; cool, calm, and always ready to party.
• Roses are red, honeysuckle is sweet, your June birthday is hard to beat!
• Cake, sunshine, and a little magic — sounds like a June birthday.

Summer Birthday Party Ideas

• Decorations: Flowers, fairy lights, pastel bunting.
• Food: Barbecues, ice cream bars, fizzy drinks in mason jars.
• Games: Water balloon fights, limbo, treasure hunts in the garden.
• Extras: Zodiac selfie stations or birthstone colour themes.