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, 1807
Day of Week 3rd » A British military force, under Brigadier-General Sir Samuel Auchmuty (British army officer) known as Samuel Auchmuty captures the Spanish Empire city of Montevideo, now the capital of Uruguay.
Day of Week 8th » Battle of Eylau Napoleon I of France or Napoleon defeats Russians under General Levin August, Count von Bennigsen called Bennigsen.
Day of Week 19th » Former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr is arrested for treason in Wakefield, Alabama and confined to Fort Stoddert.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1807
3rd » Joseph E. Johnston, American general (d. 1891)
8th » Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, English sculptor (d. 1889)
27th » Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet and educator (d. 1882)
Famous Deaths for February 1807
5th » Pasquale Paoli, Corsican commander and politician (b. 1725)
6th » John Reid (British Army officer) called John Reid, Scottish general (b. 1721)