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, 1662
Day of Week 1st » The Chinese general Koxinga seizes the island of Taiwan after a Siege of Fort Zeelandia e.g nine-month siege.
Famous Deaths for February 1662
13th » Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia (b. 1596)