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, 1847
Day of Week 19th » The first group of rescuers reaches the Donner Party.
Day of Week 22nd » Mexican–American War: The Battle of Buena Vista 5,000 American troops defeat 15,000 Mexico e.g Mexicans.
Day of Week 23rd » Mexican–American War: Battle of Buena Vista In Mexico, American troops under future president General Zachary Taylor defeat Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1847
5th » Eduard Magnus Jakobson, Estonian engraver and missionary (d. 1903)
6th » Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, American architect, designed the Plaza Hotel (d. 1918)
9th » Hugh Price Hughes, Welsh theologian (d. 1902)