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, 1811
Day of Week 28th » 'Cry of Asencio', beginning of the Uruguayan War of Independence
Famous Birthdays on February in 1811
3rd » Horace Greeley, American journalist and politician (d. 1872)
6th » Henry Liddell, English academic and author (d. 1898)
13th » François Achille Bazaine, French marshal (d. 1888)
15th » Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Argentinian politician, 7th President of Argentina (d. 1888)