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, 1954
10th » President of the United States called President Dwight Eisenhower warns against United States intervention in Vietnam.
13th » Frank Selvy becomes the only NCAA Division I (NCAA) or Division I basketball player ever to score 100 points in a single game.
15th » Canada and the United States agree to construct the Distant Early Warning Line, a system of radar stations in the far northern Arctic regions of Canada and Alaska.
18th » The first Church of Scientology is established in Los Angeles, California.
23rd » The first mass inoculation of children against Poliomyelitis or polio with the Jonas Salk named Salk vaccine begins in Pittsburgh.
25th » Gamal Abdel Nasser is made premier of Egypt.
28th » The first color television sets using the NTSC standard are offered for sale to the general public.
1st » Chuck Dukowski, American singer-songwriter and bass player (Black Flag (band) Black Flag, Würm (band) Würm, Black Face (band) Black Face, and October Faction)
1st » Bill Mumy, American singer-songwriter and actor
2nd » Christie Brinkley, American model and actress
2nd » Hansi Hinterseer, Austrian skier, actor, and singer
2nd » John Tudor (baseball) or John Tudor, American baseball player
19th » Francis Buchholz, German bass player (Scorpions (band) named Scorpions and Michael Schenker Group)
19th » Michael Gira, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Swans (band) or Swans, Angels of Light, The World of Skin, and Circus Mort)
20th » Jon Brant, American bass player (Cheap Trick)
20th » Anthony Head, English actor and singer
20th » Patty Hearst, American actress
20th » Billy Pontoni, Colombian singer-songwriter and guitarist
21st » Victor Martinez (author) known as Victor Martinez, Mexican-American author and poet (d. 2011)
21st » Mike Pickering, English DJ and saxophonist (Quando Quango and M People)
21st » Ivo Van Damme, Belgian runner (d. 1976)
23rd » Carlos Guirao, Spanish guitarist, keyboard player, and composer (Neuronium) (d. 2012)
23rd » Rajini Thiranagama, Sri Lankan physician and academic (d. 1989)
23rd » Viktor Yushchenko, Ukrainian politician, 3rd President of Ukraine
24th » Plastic Bertrand, Belgian singer-songwriter and producer (Hubble Bubble)
24th » Sid Meier, Canadian-American game designer and programmer, created the 'Civilization (series) e.g Civilization series'
25th » John Doe (musician) John Doe, American singer-songwriter, bass player, and actor (X (American band) X, The Flesh Eaters (band) The Flesh Eaters, and The Knitters)
25th » Gerardo Pelusso, Uruguayan footballer and manager
26th » Prince Ernst August of Hanover (born in 1954) known as Prince Ernst August of Hanover
26th » Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkish politician, 25th Prime Minister of Turkey
27th » Neal Schon, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Journey (band) Journey, Santana (band) Santana, Bad English, and Hardline (band) Hardline)
28th » Brian Billick, American football player, coach, and sportscaster
28th » Manuel Torres Félix, Mexican drug trafficker (d. 2012)