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, 1969
3rd » In Cairo, Yasser Arafat is appointed Palestine Liberation Organization leader at the Palestinian National Congress.
4th » Yasser Arafat takes over as chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
8th » Allende meteorite falls near Pueblito de Allende, Chihuahua (state) or Chihuahua, Mexico.
15th » Birdman (rapper) known as Birdman, American rapper and producer (Big Tymers)
15th » Josh Marshall, American journalist, founded the 'Talking Points Memo'
16th » Gangrel (wrestler) named Gangrel, American wrestler
17th » David Douillet, French martial artist and politician
17th » Tuesday Knight, American actress and singer
17th » Willi Kronhardt, German footballer
18th » Tomaž Humar, Slovenian mountaineer (d. 2009)
18th » Alexander Mogilny, Russian ice hockey player
19th » Burton C. Bell, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Fear Factory, Ascension of the Watchers, City of Fire (band) e.g City of Fire, and GZR)
19th » Helena Guergis, Canadian politician
20th » Gedo (wrestler) e.g Gedo, Japanese wrestler
20th » Vaginal Davis, American drag queen performer
20th » Siniša Mihajlović, Serbian footballer
20th » Esther Moreno, Mexican wrestler
20th » Danis Tanovic, Bosnian director and screenwriter
20th » Tommy Vardell, American football player
21st » James Dean Bradfield, Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist (Manic Street Preachers)
21st » Aunjanue Ellis, American actress
21st » Corey Harris, American singer and guitarist
21st » Tony Meola, American soccer player
21st » Cathy Richardson, American singer and songwriter (Jefferson Starship and Big Brother and the Holding Company)
21st » Chen Wei (dissident) called Chen Wei, Chinese activist