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, 1801
Day of Week 4th » John Marshall is sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States.
Day of Week 17th » An U.S. Electoral College named electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved when Jefferson is elected President of the United States and Burr Vice President of the United States called Vice President by the United States House of Rep
Day of Week 27th » Pursuant to the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801, Washington, D.C. is placed under the jurisdiction of the Congress of the United States named U.S. Congress.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1801
1st » Émile Littré, French lexicographer and philosopher (d. 1881)
21st » John Henry Newman, English cardinal (d. 1890)
Famous Deaths for February 1801
7th » Daniel Chodowiecki, Polish painter (b. 1726)