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, 1913
Day of Week 2nd » Grand Central Terminal is opened in New York City.
Day of Week 3rd » The Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, authorizing the Federal government of the United States named Federal government to impose and collect an income tax.
Day of Week 5th » Hellenic Air Force Greek military aviators, Michael Moutoussis and Aristeidis Moraitinis (aviator) Aristeidis Moraitinis perform the first Naval Aviation naval air mission in history, with a Farman MF.7 hydroplane.
Day of Week 9th » A group of meteors Meteor procession of February 9, 1913 called is visible across much of the eastern seaboard of North and South America, leading astronomers to conclude the source had been a small, short-lived natural satellite of the Earth.
Day of Week 17th » The Armory Show opens in New York City, displaying works of artists who are to become some of the most influential painters of the early 20th century.
Day of Week 18th » Pedro Lascuráin becomes President of Mexico for 45 minutes; this is the shortest term to date of any person as president of any country.
Day of Week 21st » Ioannina is incorporated into the Greek state after the Balkan Wars.