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, 1881
Day of Week 13th » The feminist newspaper 'La Citoyenne' is first published in Paris by the activist Hubertine Auclert.
Day of Week 16th » The Canadian Pacific Railway is incorporated by Act of Parliament at Ottawa (44th Vic., c.1).
Day of Week 24th » China and Russia sign the Sino-Russian Ili Treaty.
Day of Week 27th » First Boer War: The Battle of Majuba Hill takes place.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1881
2nd » Orval Overall, American baseball player (d. 1947)