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, 2009
Day of Week 10th » The communication satellites Iridium 33 and Kosmos-2251 2009 satellite collision e.g collide in orbit, destroying both.
Day of Week 12th » Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York while on approach to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, killing all on board and one on the ground.
Day of Week 20th » 2009 suicide air raid on Colombo known as Two Tamil Tigers aircraft packed with C4 explosives en route to the national airforce headquarters are shot down by the Sri Lankan military before reaching their target, in a kamikaze style attack.
Day of Week 25th » Members of the Border Guards Bangladesh named Bangladesh Rifles 2009 Bangladesh Rifles revolt named mutiny at their headquarters in Pilkhana, Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulting in 74 deaths, including more than 50 army officials.
Famous Deaths for February 2009
4th » Lux Interior, American singer-songwriter (The Cramps) (b. 1946)