The February Birthstone is the Amethyst. It symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity. At one point in time, only royalty could wear the gem. Amethyst is said to be associated with good luck, humor, and health. Amethyst is called the traditional birthstone of February. Onyx is considered the secondary birthstone of February.
February Zodiac Signs
Month of February Zodiac Signs are Aquarius(until February 18) and Pisces(February 19 onwards).
Aquarius (January 21 - February 19) People born under this sign can sometimes leave an impression of being simple minded. However this is actually one of their positive qualities. This quality can result in being honest, loyal and dependable. Some other great attributes of the Aquarius are smarts and a drive towards independence. Aquarius are compatible with: Aries, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius and other Aquarius.
Pisces (February 20 - March 20) Pisces and Aquarius have some common qualities. Both tend to be honest and like to be low key in social situations. Neither likes to draw attention to themselves. People who are born under the sign of Pisces tend to be generous and passionate towards other people and their own goals. Pisces are compatible with: Aries, Aquarius, Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio and Capricorn.
February Birth Flowers
Month of February is associated with St. Valentine's Day and red roses. However, the flower for the month is Violet. The flower symbolises faithfulness, humility and chastity. Gifting violets in the Victorian era conveyed the message: I'll always be true. The birth flower is found in shades of blue, mauve as well as yellow and cream.
Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. Violets convey the meaning that you will always be true. February Birth Flower Violet comes in shades not only of Purple, which is what people commonly think of, but also of White.
Historical Events for February, 1852
3rd » Justo José de Urquiza defeats Juan Manuel de Rosas at the Battle of Caseros.
5th » The Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, opens to the public.
16th » Studebaker Brothers wagon company, precursor of the automobile manufacturer, is established.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1852
5th » Terauchi Masatake, Japanese field marshal and politician, 9th Prime Minister of Japan (d. 1919)
6th » C. Lloyd Morgan, English zoologist and psychologist (d. 1936)
6th » Vasily Safonov, Russian pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 1918)
24th » George Moore (novelist) known as George Moore, Irish-English author, poet, and playwright (d. 1933)
26th » John Harvey Kellogg, American surgeon, co-created Corn flakes (d. 1943)
29th » Frank Gavan Duffy, Australian judge, 4th Chief Justice of Australia (d. 1936)
29th » George Maximilianovich, 6th Duke of Leuchtenberg, Russian son of Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia (1819–1876) known as Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia (d. 1912)