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, 1783
Day of Week 3rd » American Revolutionary War: Spain recognizes United States independence.
Day of Week 5th » In Calabria a 1783 Calabrian earthquakes called sequence of strong earthquakes begins.
Day of Week 7th » American Revolutionary War: French and Spanish forces lift the Great Siege of Gibraltar.