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, 1887
Day of Week 2nd » In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed.
Day of Week 8th » The Dawes Act authorizes the President of the United States to survey Native Americans in the United States named Native American tribal land and divide it into individual allotments.
Day of Week 23rd » The French Riviera is hit by a large earthquake, killing around 2,000.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1887
1st » Charles Nordhoff, English-American author (d. 1947)
2nd » Ernst Hanfstaengl, German businessman (d. 1975)
2nd » Pat Sullivan (film producer) known as Pat Sullivan, Australian-American animator and producer (d. 1933)