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, 1898
Day of Week 15th » The battleship USS Maine ACR-1 6 explodes and sinks in Havana harbor in Cuba, killing 274. This event leads the United States to declare war on Spain.
Day of Week 27th » King George I of Greece survives an assassination attempt.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1898
1st » Leila Denmark, American pediatrician (d. 2012)
3rd » Alvar Aalto, Finnish architect, designed the Finlandia Hall and Aalto Theatre (d. 1976)
6th » Harry Haywood, American politician (d. 1985)
6th » Alla Tarasova, Russian actress (d. 1973)
7th » Dock Boggs, American singer-songwriter and banjo player (d. 1971)