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, 1798
Day of Week 10th » Louis Alexandre Berthier invades Rome, proclaims a Roman Republic (18th century) named Roman Republic on February 15 and then on February 20 takes Pope Pius VI prisoner.
Day of Week 15th » The Roman Republic (18th century) or Roman Republic is proclaimed after Louis Alexandre Berthier, a general of Napoleon I of France or Napoleon, had invaded the city of Rome five days earlier
Day of Week 20th » Louis Alexandre Berthier removes Pope Pius VI from power.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1798
8th » Grand Duke Michael Pavlovich of Russia (d. 1849)
19th » Allan MacNab, Canadian politician (d. 1862)
Famous Deaths for February 1798
25th » Louis Jules Mancini Mazarini, French diplomat (b. 1716)