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, 1964
1st » The Beatles have their first number one hit in the United States with I Want to Hold Your Hand
7th » The Beatles first arrive in the United States. Their performance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' two days later would mark the beginning of the British Invasion.
9th » The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing before a "record-busting" audience of 73 million viewers.
10th » Melbourne-Voyager collision: The aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne R21 6 collides with and sinks the destroyer HMAS Voyager D04 6 off the south coast of New South Wales, Australia, killing 82.
11th » Greece or Greeks and Turkey or Turks begin fighting in Limassol, Cyprus.
17th » In 'Wesberry v. Sanders' the Supreme Court of the United States rules that Congress of the United States e.g congressional districts have to be approximately equal in population.
25th » North Korean Prime Minister Kim Il-sung calls for the removal of Feudalism called feudalistic land ownership aimed at turning all cooperative farms into state-run ones.
25th » U.S. Air Force launches a satellite employing a US Air Force Atlas/Agena combination from Vandenberg AFB Space Launch Complex 4 known as Point Arguello (LC-2-3) in California and from Cape Kennedy in Florida.
27th » The Government of Italy asks for help to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling over.
29th » In Sydney, Australian swimmer Dawn Fraser sets a new world record in the 100-meter freestyle swimming (sport) known as swimming competition (58.9 seconds).
Famous Birthdays on February in 1964
1st » Jani Lane, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Warrant (American band) called Warrant and Saints of the Underground) (d. 2011)
1st » Mario Pelchat, Canadian singer-songwriter
1st » Linus Roache, English actor
3rd » Indrek Tarand, Estonian historian, journalist, and politician
10th » Glenn Beck, American journalist, producer, and author
10th » Victor Davis, Canadian swimmer (d. 1989)
10th » Arthur Lenk, American-Israeli diplomat
10th » Francesca Neri, Italian actress
11th » Sarah Palin, American politician, 9th List of Governors of Alaska known as Governor of Alaska
11th » Ken Shamrock, American martial artist and wrestler
11th » Adrian Hasler, Liechtensteiner police officer and politician, 13th List of heads of government of Liechtenstein e.g Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
18th » Paul Hanley (musician) known as Paul Hanley, English drummer and songwriter (The Fall (band) e.g The Fall and Tom Hingley and the Lovers)
19th » Doug Aldrich, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Whitesnake, Burning Rain, Hurricane (band) Hurricane, Bad Moon Rising (band) Bad Moon Rising, Lion (band) Lion, and Dio (band) Dio)
19th » Jonathan Lethem, American author
19th » Dmitri Lipskerov, Russian author and playwright
19th » Richard A. Scott, American author and illustrator
19th » Sonu Walia, Indian model and actress, Femina Miss India named Miss India 1985