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, 2013
1st » The Shard, the List of tallest buildings in the European Union called tallest building in the European Union, is opened to the public.
7th » At least 51 people are killed in a Chibombo bus crash called crash involving a bus and truck in Zambia.
10th » Thirty-six people are killed and 39 others are injured in a 2013 Kumbh Mela stampede called stampede in Allahabad, India, during the Kumbh Mela festival.
11th » Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation from the papacy, the first pontiff to resign in more than half a millennium.
15th » 2013 Russian meteor event named A meteor explodes over Russia, injuring 1,500 people as a shock wave blows out windows and rocks buildings. This happens unexpectedly only hours before the 'expected' closest ever approach of the larger and unrelated astero
16th » A February 2013 Quetta bombing known as bomb blast at a market in Hazara Town in Quetta, Pakistan, kills more than 80 people and injures 190 others.
20th » The smallest Extrasolar planet, Kepler-37b is discovered.
26th » A hot air balloon 2013 Luxor hot air balloon crash known as crashes near Luxor, Egypt, killing 19 people.
27th » At least 19 people are killed when a 2013 Kolkata market fire or fire breaks out at an illegal market in Kolkata, India.
27th » 5 people (including the perpetrator) are killed and 5 others injured in a 2013 Menznau shooting called shooting at a factory in Menznau, Switzerland.
28th » Pope Benedict XVI Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI e.g resigns as the pope of the Catholic Church becoming the first pope to do so since 1415.
Famous Deaths for February 2013
1st » Barney (dog) called Barney, American dog of George W. Bush (b. 2000)
1st » Rudolf Dašek, Czech guitarist (b. 1933)
1st » Helene Hale, American politician (b. 1918)
1st » Paul Holmes (broadcaster) called Paul Holmes, New Zealand journalist (b. 1950)
1st » Ed Koch, American lawyer, judge, and politician, 105th Mayor of New York City (b. 1924)
1st » Louis Luyt, South African businessman and politician (b. 1932)
1st » Robin Sachs, English-American actor (b. 1951)
1st » Cecil Womack, American singer-songwriter and producer (The Valentinos and Womack & Womack) (b. 1947)
1st » Vladimir Yengibaryan, Armenian boxer (b. 1932)
2nd » Abraham Iyambo, Namibian politician (b. 1961)
2nd » John Kerr (actor) e.g John Kerr, American actor and lawyer (b. 1931)
2nd » Chris Kyle, American Navy Seal (b. 1974)
2nd » Lino Oviedo, Paraguayan general and politician (b. 1943)
2nd » Pepper Paire, American baseball player (b. 1924)
2nd » P. Shanmugam, Indian politician, 13th List of Chief Ministers of Puducherry named Chief Minister of Puducherry (b. 1927)
2nd » Walt Sweeney, American football player (b. 1941)
2nd » Guy F. Tozzoli, American architect (b. 1922)
4th » Donald Byrd, American trumpet player (b. 1932)
4th » Margaret Frazer, American author (b. 1946)
4th » Pat Halcox, English trumpet player (b. 1930)
4th » Reg Presley, English singer-songwriter (The Troggs) (b. 1941)
4th » P. W. Underwood, American football player and coach (b. 1931)
4th » Essie Mae Washington-Williams, American educator and author (b. 1925)
5th » Stuart Freeborn, English make up artist (b. 1914)
5th » Reinaldo Gargano, Uruguayan politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Uruguay) named Minister of Foreign Affairs for Uruguay (b. 1934)
5th » Gerry Hambling, English film editor (b. 1926)
5th » Egil Hovland, Norwegian composer (b. 1924)
5th » Charles Longbottom, English politician (b. 1930)
5th » Tom McGuigan, New Zealand politician (b. 1921)
5th » Leda Mileva, Bulgarian diplomat (b. 1920)
5th » Paul Tanner, American trombonist (Glenn Miller Orchestra) (b. 1917)
11th » D. Vinayachandran, Indian poet and educator (b. 1946)
11th » Matthew White (basketball) or Matthew White, American basketball player (b. 1957)
11th » Alfred Zijai, Albanian footballer (b. 1961)
12th » Sattam bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabian prince (b. 1941)
12th » Tekin Akmansoy, Turkish actor and director (b. 1924)
12th » Bill Bell (businessman) or Bill Bell, English businessman (b. 1932)
12th » Barnaby Conrad, American author (b. 1922)
12th » Christopher Dorner, American lieutenant and police officer (b. 1979)
12th » Brian Langford, English cricketer (b. 1935)
12th » Jimmy Mulroy, Irish footballer and manager (b. 1940)
12th » Tarmizi Taher, Indonesian admiral and politician (b. 1936)
12th » Reginald Turnill, English journalist (b. 1915)
12th » Hennadiy Udovenko, Ukrainian politician, 2nd Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ukraine) named Minister of Foreign Affairs for Ukraine (b. 1931)
13th » Gabriele Basilico, Italian photographer (b. 1944)
13th » John Holt (American football) called John Holt, American football player (b. 1959)
13th » Pieter Kooijmans, Dutch judge and politician, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Netherlands) known as Minister of Foreign Affairs for The Netherlands (b. 1933)
13th » Yuko Tojo, Japanese activist and politician (b. 1939)
13th » Stefan Wigger, German actor (b. 1932)
13th » Georges Wohlfart, Luxembourger politician (b. 1950)
13th » Tibor Zsíros, Hungarian basketball player (b. 1930)
14th » Glenn Boyer, American historian and author (b. 1924)
14th » Richard J. Collins, American screenwriter and producer (b. 1914)
14th » Ronald Dworkin, American philosopher and scholar (b. 1931)
14th » Aleksander Gudzowaty, Polish economist (b. 1938)