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, 1978
1st » Director Roman Polanski skips bail and flees the United States to France after pleading guilty to charges of having sex with a 13-year-old girl.
8th » Proceedings of the United States Senate are broadcast on radio for the first time.
11th » Censorship: China lifts a ban on works by Aristotle, William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens.
13th » Sydney Hilton bombing known as Hilton bombing: a bomb explodes in a refuse truck outside the Hilton Hotel in Sydney, Australia, killing two refuse collectors and a policeman.
16th » The first computer bulletin board system is created (CBBS in Chicago, Illinois).
17th » The Troubles: The Provisional Irish Republican Army known as Provisional IRA detonates an incendiary bomb at the La Mon restaurant bombing or La Mon restaurant, near Belfast, killing 12 and seriously injuring 30.
18th » The first Ironman Triathlon competition takes place on the island of Oahu and is won by Gordon Haller.
19th » Egyptian raid on Larnaca International Airport named Egyptian forces raid Larnaca International Airport in an attempt to intervene in a hijacking, without authorisation from the Republic of Cyprus authorities. The Cypriot National Guard and Police forces
20th » The last Order of Victory is bestowed upon Leonid Brezhnev.