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, 1967
Day of Week 3rd » Ronald Ryan, the last person to be executed in Australia, is hanged in Pentridge Prison, Melbourne.
Day of Week 10th » The Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution known as 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified.
Day of Week 13th » United States American researchers discover the Madrid Codex (I-II) Madrid Codices by Leonardo da Vinci in the Biblioteca Nacional de España National Library of Spain.