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, 1962
5th » President of the French Republic named French President Charles de Gaulle calls for Algeria to be granted independence.
7th » The United States United States embargo against Cuba named bans all Cuban imports and exports.
8th » Paris massacre of 1961 8 February 1962 Charonne massacre e.g Charonne massacre. Nine trade unionists are killed by French police at the instigation of Nazi collaborator Maurice Papon, then chief of the Paris Prefecture of Police.
10th » Captured United States American Lockheed U-2 U2 spy-plane pilot Gary Powers is exchanged for captured Soviet Union Soviet spy Rudolf Abel.
14th » First Lady of the United States known as First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy takes television viewers on a tour of the White House.
16th » North Sea flood of 1962 or Flooding in the coastal areas of West Germany kills 315 and destroys the homes of about 60,000 people.
20th » Mercury program: While aboard Mercury Atlas 6 called Friendship 7, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the earth, making three orbits in 4 hours, 55 minutes.
27th » Two dissident Vietnam Air Force pilots 1962 South Vietnamese Independence Palace bombing named bomb the Independence Palace in Saigon in a failed attempt to assassinate South Vietnam President Ngo Dinh Diem.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1962
1st » José Luis Cuciuffo, Argentinian footballer (d. 2004)
1st » Tomoyasu Hotei, Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor (Boøwy and Complex (band) or Complex)