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, 1988
5th » Manuel Noriega is indicted on Illegal drug trade named drug smuggling and money laundering charges.
6th » Michael Jordan makes his signature slam dunk from the free throw line inspiring Air Jordan and the Jumpman (logo) called Jumpman logo.
20th » The Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast votes to secede from Azerbaijan and join Armenia, triggering the Nagorno-Karabakh War.
27th » Sumgait pogrom: The Armenians called Armenian community of Sumgait in Azerbaijan is targeted in a violent massacre.
29th » South African archbishop Desmond Tutu is arrested along with 100 clergymen during a five-day anti-apartheid demonstration in Cape Town.
29th » Svend Robinson becomes the first member of the Canadian House of Commons to coming out named come out as gay.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1988
1st » Brett Anderson (baseball) known as Brett Anderson, American baseball player
3rd » Cho Kyuhyun, South Korean singer and actor (Super Junior, Super Junior-M, and Super Junior-K.R.Y)
17th » John M. Allegro, English archaeologist and scholar (b. 1923)
17th » Karpoori Thakur, Indian politician, 11th List of Chief Ministers of Bihar known as Chief Minister of Bihar (b. 1924)
19th » André Frédéric Cournand, French-American physician and physiologist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine called Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1895)
19th » René Char, French poet (b. 1907)
29th » Sidney Harmon, American screenwriter and producer (b. 1907)