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, 1957
2nd » Iskander Mirza of Pakistan lays the foundation-stone of the Guddu Barrage.
3rd » Senegalese political party Democratic Rally (Senegal) or Democratic Rally merges into the Senegalese Party of Socialist Action (PSAS).
18th » Kenyan rebel leader Dedan Kimathi is executed by the British colonial government.
18th » Walter James Bolton becomes the last person Capital punishment in New Zealand called legally executed in New Zealand.
22nd » Ngo Dinh Diem of South Vietnam survives a Vietcong e.g communist shooting assassination attempt in Ban Me Thuot.
3rd » Steven Stapleton, English singer-songwriter (Nurse With Wound, Current 93)
4th » Don Davis (composer) or Don Davis, American composer and conductor
4th » Evan Wolfson, American lawyer and activist
5th » Jüri Tamm, Estonian hammer thrower and politician
6th » Andres Lipstok, Estonian economist and politician, Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs
6th » Kathy Najimy, American actress
6th » Simon Phillips (drummer) Simon Phillips, English drummer (Toto (band) Toto, Michael Schenker Group, 801 (band) 801, RMS (band) RMS, and Ph.D. (band) PhD)
6th » Robert Townsend (actor) or Robert Townsend, American actor and director
7th » Richard Cook (journalist) e.g Richard Cook, English journalist (d. 2007)
7th » Carney Lansford, American baseball player
9th » Gordon Strachan, Scottish footballer and manager
10th » Ochirbatyn Dashbalbar, Mongolian poet and politician (d. 1999)
10th » Briony McRoberts, English actress (d. 2013)
11th » Peter Klashorst, Dutch painter, sculptor, and photographer
11th » Mitchell Symons, English journalist and author
13th » Denise Austin, American fitness trainer and author
13th » Tony Butler (musician) called Tony Butler English bass player (Big Country and On the Air (band) or On the Air)
14th » Alan Hunter (VJ) known as Alan Hunter, American television host and actor
14th » Pat Glass, English politician
14th » Soile Isokoski, Finnish soprano
14th » Alan Smith (bishop) e.g Alan Smith, English bishop