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, 1809
Day of Week 3rd » Illinois Territory e.g The Territory of Illinois is created by the 10th United States Congress.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1809
3rd » Felix Mendelssohn, German pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 1847)
12th » Charles Darwin, English geologist and theorist (d. 1882)
12th » Abraham Lincoln, American lawyer and politician, 16th President of the United States (d. 1865)