February is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is the shortest month and the only month with fewer than 30 days. The month has 28 days in common years or 29 days in leap years.
February symbols: Its birth flower is the violet (Viola) and the common primrose (Primula vulgaris). Its birthstone is the amethyst. It symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity. Its Zodiac signs are Aquarius (until February 18) and Pisces (February 19 onwards).
Historical Events for February, 1429
Day of Week 12th » English forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orléans from attack by the Charles I, Duke of Bourbon or Comte de Clermont and Sir John Stewart of Darnley in the Battle of Rouvray (also known as the Batt