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, 1775
Day of Week 9th » American Revolutionary War: The Parliament of Great Britain known as British Parliament declares Massachusetts in rebellion.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1775
9th » Farkas Bolyai, Hungarian mathematician (d. 1856)
12th » Louisa Adams, American wife of John Quincy Adams, 6th List of First Ladies of the United States called First Lady of the United States (d. 1852)