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, 1733
Day of Week 12th » Englishman James Oglethorpe founds Georgia (U.S. state) named Georgia, the 13th colony of the Thirteen Colonies, and its first city at Savannah, Georgia called Savannah (known as Georgia Day).
Famous Deaths for February 1733
1st » Augustus II the Strong, Polish king (b. 1670)