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).
Famous Birthdays on February in 1761
1st » Christian Hendrik Persoon, South African mycologist (d. 1836)
12th » Jan Ladislav Dussek, Czech pianist and composer (d. 1812)
15th » Jacob Kimball, Jr., American composer (d. 1826)
16th » Jean-Charles Pichegru, French general (d. 1804)
20th » Ludwig Abeille, German pianist and composer (d. 1838)
22nd » Erik Tulindberg, Finnish violinist and composer (d. 1814)
Famous Deaths for February 1761
1st » Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix, French historian (b. 1682)