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, 1860
Day of Week 27th » Abraham Lincoln makes a Cooper Union Address speech at Cooper Union in the city of New York City New York that is largely responsible for his election to the President of the United States Presidency.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1860
2nd » Curtis Guild, Jr., American politician, 43rd Governor of Massachusetts (d. 1915)