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, 1865
Day of Week 1st » President Abraham Lincoln signs the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Day of Week 8th » In the United States, Delaware voters reject the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and vote to continue the practice of slavery. (Delaware finally ratifies the amendment on February 12, 1901.)
Day of Week 17th » American Civil War: Columbia, South Carolina, is Capture of Columbia burned as Confederate States of America Confederate forces flee from advancing United States Union forces.
Day of Week 18th » American Civil War: Union Army e.g Union forces under Major General William T. Sherman set the South Carolina State House on fire during the Columbia, South Carolina, in the Civil War e.g burning of Columbia.
Day of Week 20th » End of the Uruguayan War, with a peace agreement between President Tomás Villalba and rebel leader Venancio Flores, setting the scene for the destructive Paraguayan War called War of the Triple Alliance.