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, 1819
Day of Week 6th » Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles founds Singapore.
Day of Week 7th » Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles leaves Singapore after just taking it over, leaving it in the hands of William Farquhar.
Day of Week 17th » The United States House of Representatives passes the Missouri Compromise for the first time.
Day of Week 19th » British Empire British exploration explorer William Smith (mariner) William Smith discovers the South Shetland Islands, and claims them in the name of George III of the United Kingdom King George III.
Day of Week 22nd » By the Adams–Onís Treaty, Spain History of Florida named sells Florida to the United States for five million U.S. dollars.