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, 1560
Day of Week 27th » The Treaty of Berwick (1560) named Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the France or French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of Scotland.
Famous Deaths for February 1560
7th » Bartolommeo Bandinelli, Italian sculptor and painter (b. 1493)
16th » Jean du Bellay, French cardinal and diplomat (b. 1493)