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, 1685
Day of Week 6th » James II of England and VII of Scotland becomes British monarchy e.g King upon the death of his brother Charles II of England e.g Charles II.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1685
8th » Charles-Jean-François Hénault, French historian (d. 1770)
10th » Aaron Hill (writer) called Aaron Hill, English playwright (d. 1750)
23rd » George Frideric Handel, German-English composer (d. 1759)