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, 1899
Day of Week 4th » The Philippine–American War begins with the Battle of Manila (1899) known as Battle of Manila.
Day of Week 6th » Spanish–American War: The Treaty of Paris (1898) e.g Treaty of Paris, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain, is ratified by the United States Senate.
Day of Week 14th » Voting machines are approved by the Congress of the United States named U.S. Congress for use in federal elections.
Day of Week 22nd » Philippine Revolutionary Army called Filipino forces led by General Antonio Luna Second Battle of Caloocan or launch counterattacks for the first time against the American forces during the Philippine–American War. The Filipinos fail to regain Manila from
Famous Birthdays on February in 1899
3rd » Café Filho, Brazilian politician, 18th President of Brazil (d. 1970)
3rd » Lao She, Chinese author and playwright (d. 1966)