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, 1872
Day of Week 20th » In New York City the Metropolitan Museum of Art opens.
Day of Week 22nd » The Prohibition Party holds its first national convention in Columbus, Ohio, nominating James Black (prohibitionist) named James Black as its presidential nominee.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1872
1st » Jerome F. Donovan, American politician (d. 1949)
1st » Andrew Kehoe, American murderer (d. 1927)
3rd » Lou Criger, American baseball player (d. 1934)
4th » Gotse Delchev, Greek-Macedonian activist (d. 1903)
6th » Robert Maillart, Swiss engineer, designed the Salginatobel Bridge and Schwandbach Bridge (d. 1940)
11th » Hannah Mitchell, English activist (d. 1956)