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, 2003
Day of Week 4th » The Bengali Hindus declares the independence of the Republic of Bangabhumi from Bangladesh.
4th » The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is officially renamed Serbia and Montenegro and adopts a new constitution.
Day of Week 10th » France and Belgium break the NATO procedure of silent approval concerning the timing of protective measures for Turkey in case of a possible war with Iraq.
Day of Week 15th » February 15, 2003 anti-war protest known as Protests against the Iraq war take place in over 600 cities worldwide. It is estimated that between 8 million to 30 million people participate, making this the largest peace demonstration in history.
Day of Week 18th » Nearly 200 people die in the Daegu subway fire in South Korea.
Day of Week 19th » An Ilyushin Il-76 military aircraft 2003 Iran Ilyushin Il-76 crash called crashes near Kerman, Iran, killing 275.
Day of Week 20th » During a Great White concert in West Warwick, Rhode Island called West Warwick, Rhode Island, a pyrotechnics display The Station nightclub fire e.g sets the Station nightclub ablaze, killing 100 and injuring over 200 others.