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, 1933
Day of Week 15th » In Miami, Florida, Giuseppe Zangara attempts to assassinate President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, but instead shoots Mayor of Chicago e.g Chicago mayor Anton J. Cermak, who dies of his wounds on March 6, 1933.
Day of Week 17th » The Blaine Act ends Prohibition in the United States.
Day of Week 20th » The Congress of the United States proposes the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution that will end Prohibition in the United States.
Day of Week 25th » The USS Ranger CV-4 6 is launched. It is the first US Navy ship to be built solely as an aircraft carrier.
Day of Week 28th » 'Gleichschaltung': The Reichstag Fire Decree is passed in Germany a day after the Reichstag fire.