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, 1554
Day of Week 12th » A year after claiming the throne of England for nine days, Lady Jane Grey is beheaded for treason.
Day of Week 23rd » Mapuche forces, under the leadership of Lautaro, score a victory over the Spanish Empire named Spanish at the Battle of Marihueñu in Chile.
Famous Deaths for February 1554
12th » Lord Guildford Dudley, English husband of Lady Jane Grey (b. 1536)
12th » Lady Jane Grey, English daughter of Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk (b. 1537)