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, 1900
3rd » Governor of Kentucky William Goebel dies of wound sustained in an assassination attempt three days earlier in Frankfort, Kentucky.
5th » The United States and the United Kingdom sign a treaty for the Panama Canal.
6th » The international arbitration court at The Hague is created when the Senate of the Netherlands ratifies an 1899 peace conference decree.
7th » Second Boer War: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland named British troops fail in their Battle of Vaal Krantz known as third attempt to lift the Siege of Ladysmith.
14th » Second Boer War: In South Africa, 20,000 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland named British troops invade the Orange Free State.
18th » Second Boer War: Imperial forces suffer their worst single-day loss of life on Bloody Sunday (1900) known as Bloody Sunday, the first day of the Battle of Paardeberg.
27th » Second Boer War: In South Africa, United Kingdom or British military leaders receive an unconditional notice of surrender from Boer General Piet Cronje at the Battle of Paardeberg.
27th » The Labour Party (UK) e.g British Labour Party is founded.
27th » FC Bayern Munich known as Fußball-Club Bayern München is founded.
28th » The Second Boer War: The 118-day "Siege of Ladysmith" is lifted.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1900
2nd » Willie Kamm, American baseball player (d. 1988)
3rd » Mabel Mercer, English-American singer (d. 1984)
4th » Jacques Prévert, French poet and screenwriter (d. 1977)
5th » Adlai Stevenson II named Adlai Stevenson, American politician, 31st Governor of Illinois (d. 1965)
8th » Ivan Ivanov-Vano, Russian animator and director (d. 1987)
11th » Hans-Georg Gadamer, German philosopher (d. 2002)
11th » Jōsei Toda, Japanese educator and activist (d. 1958)
12th » Roger J. Traynor, American jurist, 23rd Chief Justice of California (d. 1983)