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12 Fun June Birthday Facts for Summer Babies

There's a lot to look forward to when you're born in June.

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Families with June babies have a lot to be happy about. They have multiple options for birth flowers and birthstones, are in great company when it comes to the celebrities they share their birth month with, and (mostly) have a life of good health in front of them. No wonder research shows that people born in June have an optimistic outlook on life! It's also not surprising that there were 1,956 babies named June born in the United States last year. And that's not the half of it! These fun June birthday facts will brighten the day of any Gemini or Cancer in your life.

P.S. Make sure to send a special message to your June birthday friends with these birthday wishes for best friends!

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    Their birth flowers are the rose and the honeysuckle.

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    People born in June get the benefit of having two birth flowers: roses and honeysuckle. Roses are versatile can have different meanings depending on their color, according to the Almanac: red for love, pink for happiness, white for purity, yellow for joy and so on. Honeysuckle is also associated with love, including excitement for a new love and nostalgia for old flames. (And what is a June baby if not a new love?)

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    They have a variety of birthstones.

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    There are only three months that have three birthstones — June, August, and December — so June babies can take their pick, depending on their mood. The three stones for June are pearl, alexandrite and moonstone, and they each have different meanings. Pearls, the only gems made from living creatures, are often associated with purity and innocence, according to the Gemological Institute of America. Moonstone is known for its adularescence, or its inner glow, and is said to bring love, passion and fertility. And alexandrite, named after Alexander II of Russia, is known to change colors depending on the lighting, making it a unique stone.

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    Their zodiac sign is either Gemini or Cancer.

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    When it comes to zodiac signs, June babies fall into one of two camps. Those born before June 20 are Gemini, whose sign is the twins. This means Gemini babies are said to have a duality within them, which sometimes makes them easy to adapt to different situations, but can also cause them to be seen as indecisive. Some people say they never know who the "true" self is inside a Gemini. The Cancer babies, born between June 21 and July 22, are, on the other hand, great communicators. They're also said to be empathetic nurturers who are emotionally intelligent — far from the reputation of their symbol, which is the crab.

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    June babies share their birthday month with major stars.

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    June babies share their birthdays with some of the most well-known celebs and prominent figures born in June, including Lionel Messi, Ariana Grande, Marilyn Monroe and Prince, among others. Who knows, babies born in June might be destined for fame!

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    They aren't at major risk for certain diseases.

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    According to a Columbia University research study on birth month and disease risk, the month and season you were born can possibly affect your health. For June babies, overall, the data shows that there were no major health advantages or disadvantages to being born in this month compared to other months. However, some data points to being at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease.

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    They can go after the big prizes.

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    It appears that June babies have a higher chance of becoming Nobel prize winners compared to people born in other months. As far as astrological signs, June babies that are Geminis are even more likely to receive a Nobel prize.

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    They are more optimistic — to a point.

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    Luckily for summer babies, those that are born during June, July and August are less likely to experience Seasonal Affective Disorder and are generally optimistic, according to a study about birth seasons and personality. That doesn't mean it's all sunshine and roses: Even though they tend to maintain a positive outlook on things, June babies are more likely to have cyclothymia, which can cause emotional ups and downs.

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    They maintain upbeat environments.

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    According to Apartment Therapy, people born in June love an energizing environment! This means that they may have pieces of art or beloved items around the room that make them feel inspired. And although they keep a clean house, they are no stranger to leaving their belongings laying around.

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    June babies are tall.

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    Looks like June babies are more likely to reach great heights (literally). According to a study in the UK, babies born in June are more likely to be taller adults than those born outside of summer months. They attribute it to the amount of vitamin D exposure before birth.

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    But they may need glasses.

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    According to a study published in Ophthalmology, birth month may have a correlation to myopia, with June and July being having the highest prevalence for nearsightedness. Researchers say it's because of the amount of postnatal exposure to natural light.

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    They have a lot to celebrate.

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    People that are born in June are also born during the month of the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year (in this hemisphere at least). As for other important dates, June babies share their month with the Juneteenth holiday, also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day. And who could forget that Pride Month also takes place during June?

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    They're night owls.

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    According to a sleep timing study by the National Library of Medicine, it appears that the month a person was born in can have an impact on their sleep behavior. Apparently, those born in June (or other summer months) tend to go to bed later than those born in winter months.

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