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, 2000
2nd » First digital cinema projection in Europe (Paris) realized by Philippe Binant with the DLP CINEMA technology developed by Texas Instruments.
5th » Russian forces Novye Aldi massacre named massacre at least 60 civilians in the Novye Aldi suburb of Grozny, Chechnya.
6th » Second Chechen War: Russia Battle of Grozny (1999–2000) called captures Grozny, Chechnya, forcing the separatist Chechen Republic of Ichkeria government into government in exile named exile.
13th » The last original "Peanuts" comic strip appears in newspapers one day after Charles M. Schulz dies.
14th » The spacecraft 'NEAR Shoemaker' enters orbit around asteroid 433 Eros, the first spacecraft to orbit an asteroid.
15th » Indian Point nuclear power plant e.g Indian Point II nuclear power plant in New York vents a small amount of radioactive steam when a steam generator fails.
Famous Deaths for February 2000
4th » Carl Albert, American lawyer and politician, 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (b. 1908)
4th » Doris Coley, American singer (Shirelles) (b. 1941)
4th » Phil Tonken, American voice actor (b. 1919)
5th » Claude Autant-Lara, French director and screenwriter (b. 1901)