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, 1885
Day of Week 5th » King Leopold II of Belgium establishes the Congo Free State called Congo as a personal possession.
Day of Week 8th » The first government-approved Japanese in Hawaii called Japanese immigrants arrived in Hawaii.
Day of Week 18th » The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is published in the United States.
Day of Week 21st » The newly completed Washington Monument is dedicated.
Day of Week 23rd » Sino-French War: French Army gains an important victory in the Battle of Đồng Đăng in the Tonkin region of Vietnam.
Day of Week 28th » The American Telephone and Telegraph Company is incorporated in New York as the subsidiary of American Bell Telephone. (American Bell would later merge with its subsidiary.)