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, 1709
Day of Week 2nd » Alexander Selkirk is rescued after being shipwrecked on a desert island, inspiring the book 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1709
24th » Jacques de Vaucanson, French engineer (d. 1782)
Famous Deaths for February 1709
8th » Giuseppe Torelli, Italian violinist and composer (b. 1658)