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, 1862
Day of Week 6th » American Civil War: forces under the command of Ulysses S. Grant and Andrew H. Foote give the Union (American Civil War) known as Union its first victory of the war, capturing Fort Henry, Tennessee in the Battle of Fort Henry.
Day of Week 10th » American Civil War: A Union naval flotilla destroys the bulk of the Confederate Mosquito Fleet in the Battle of Elizabeth City on the Pasquotank River in North Carolina.
Day of Week 15th » American Civil War: General (United States) e.g General Ulysses S. Grant attacks Fort Donelson, Tennessee.
Day of Week 16th » American Civil War: General Ulysses S. Grant Battle of Fort Donelson or captures Fort Donelson, Tennessee.
Day of Week 21st » American Civil War: Battle of Valverde is fought near Fort Craig in New Mexico Territory.
Day of Week 22nd » Jefferson Davis is officially inaugurated for a six-year term as the President of the Confederate States of America in Richmond, Virginia. He was previously inaugurated as a provisional president on February 18, 1861.