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, 2005
Day of Week 14th » Lebanese self-made billionaire and business tycoon Rafik Hariri is Assassination of Rafic Hariri or killed, along with 21 others, when explosives, equivalent of around 1,000 kg of Trinitrotoluene named TNT, are detonated as his motorcade drove near the St
14th » YouTube is launched by a group of college students, eventually becoming the largest video sharing website in the world and a main source for viral videos.
Day of Week 16th » The Kyoto Protocol comes into force, following its Ratification Ratification of an international treaty e.g ratification by Russia.
16th » The National Hockey League 2004–05 NHL lockout e.g cancels the entire 2004-2005 regular season and playoffs.
Day of Week 20th » Spain becomes the first country to vote in a Spanish referendum on the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe e.g referendum on ratification of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe known as proposed Constitution of the European Union,
Day of Week 23rd » The controversial French law on colonialism is passed, requiring teachers to teach the "positive values of colonialism". After public outcry, it is repealed at the beginning of 2006.
Day of Week 28th » A 2005 Al Hillah bombing e.g suicide bombing at a police recruiting centre in Al Hillah, Iraq kills 127.