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, 1942
1st » World War II: Josef Terboven, Reichskommissar of Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany German-occupied Norway, appoints Vidkun Quisling the Prime Minister of Norway Minister President of the Quisling regime National Government.
1st » World War II: U.S. Navy conducts Marshalls-Gilberts raids, the first offensive action by the United States against Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean theater of World War II called Pacific Theater.
1st » Voice of America, the official external radio and television service of the Federal government of the United States called United States government, begins broadcasting with programs aimed at areas controlled by the Axis powers.
6th » World War II: The United Kingdom declares war on Thailand.
8th » World War II: Empire of Japan or Japan Battle of Singapore or invades Singapore.
9th » World War II: Top United States military leaders hold their first formal meeting to discuss American military strategy in the war.
9th » Year-round Daylight saving time is re-instated in the United States as a wartime measure to help conserve energy resources.
10th » The first Music recording sales certification named gold record is presented to Glenn Miller for "Chattanooga Choo Choo".
11th » World War II: The Battle of Bukit Timah is fought in Singapore.
14th » Battle of Pasir Panjang contributes to the fall of Singapore.
15th » World War II: Fall of Singapore. Following an assault by Empire of Japan Japanese forces, the United Kingdom British General Arthur Percival surrenders. About 80,000 British Indian Army Indian, United Kingdom and Australian soldiers become prisoners of wa
18th » World War II: The Imperial Japanese Army begins the Sook Ching massacre called systematic extermination of perceived hostile elements among the Chinese in Singapore.
19th » World War II: Nearly 250 Japanese warplanes Bombing of Darwin or attack the northern Australian city of Darwin, Northern Territory called Darwin killing 243 people.
19th » World War II: President of the United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Executive order (United States) executive order Executive Order 9066 9066, allowing the United States military to relocate Japanese-Americans to Japanese American inter
22nd » World War II: President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines as the Japanese victory becomes inevitable.
23rd » World War II: Empire of Japan Japanese submarines Bombardment of Ellwood fire artillery shells at the California coastline near Santa Barbara, California Santa Barbara.
24th » The Battle of Los Angeles, one of the largest documented UFO sightings in history; the event lasted into the early hours of February 25.
24th » An order-in-council passed under the Defence of Canada Regulations of the War Measures Act gives the Government of Canada named Canadian federal government the power to Japanese Canadian internment called intern all "persons of Japanese racial origin".
27th » World War II: During the Battle of the Java Sea, an American-British-Dutch-Australian Command or Allied strike force is defeated by a Japanese task force in the Java Sea in the Dutch East Indies.
28th » The heavy cruiser USS Houston CA-30 6 is sunk in the Battle of Sunda Strait with 693 crew members killed, along with HMAS Perth D29 6 which lost 375 men.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1942
1st » Terry Jones, Welsh actor, director, and screenwriter