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, 1837
Day of Week 8th » Richard Mentor Johnson named Richard Johnson becomes the first Vice President of the United States chosen by the United States Senate.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1837
5th » Dwight L. Moody, American evangelist and publisher, founded Moody Publishers (d. 1899)
7th » James Murray (lexicographer) known as James Murray, Scottish lexicographer and philologist (d. 1915)