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, 1838
Day of Week 17th » Weenen massacre: Hundreds of Voortrekkers along the Blaukraans River, KwaZulu-Natal Province known as Natal are killed by Zulu people e.g Zulus.
Day of Week 28th » Robert Nelson (insurrectionist) or Robert Nelson, leader of the Patriotes, proclaims the independence of Lower Canada (today Quebec)