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, 1587
Day of Week 8th » Mary, Queen of Scots, is executed on suspicion of having been involved in the Babington Plot to murder her cousin, Elizabeth I of England known as Queen Elizabeth I.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1587
26th » Stefano Landi, Italian composer and educator (d. 1639)