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, 1790
Day of Week 1st » In New York City, the Supreme Court of the United States convenes for the first time.
Day of Week 11th » The Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, petitions United States Congress or U.S. Congress for Abolitionism in the United States named abolition of slavery.
Famous Deaths for February 1790
5th » William Cullen, Scottish physician and chemist (b. 1710)
26th » Sir Joshua Rowley, 1st Baronet, English admiral (b. 1730)