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, 1953
Day of Week 1st » North Sea flood of 1953 (Dutch, Watersnoodramp, literally "flood disaster") was a major flood caused by a heavy storm, that occurred on the night of Saturday, 31 January 1953 and morning of Sunday, 1 February 1953. The floods struck the Netherlands, Belgi
Day of Week 11th » President of the United States named U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower refuses a clemency appeal for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.
11th » The Soviet Union breaks off diplomatic relations with Israel.
Day of Week 15th » Liechtenstein parliamentary election, February 1953 known as Parliamentary elections held in Liechtenstein.
Day of Week 19th » Censorship: Georgia (U.S. state) or Georgia approves the first literature censorship board in the United States.