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, 2011
Day of Week 13th » For the first time in more than 100 years the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation known as Umatilla, an American Indian tribe, are able to hunt and harvest a bison just outside Yellowstone National Park, restoring a centuries-old tradit
Day of Week 17th » 2011 Libyan civil war Libyan protests begin. In Bahrain, Special Security Force Command security forces launched a deadly pre-dawn raid on protesters in Pearl Roundabout in Manama, the day is locally known as Bloody Thursday (2011) Bloody Thursday.
Day of Week 19th » The debut exhibition of the Belitung shipwreck, containing the largest collection of Tang Dynasty artefacts found in one location, begins in Singapore.
Day of Week 22nd » Bahraini uprising (2011–present) named Bahraini uprising: Tens of thousands of people March of loyalty to martyrs named march in protest against the deaths of seven victims killed by police and army forces during previous protests.
Day of Week 24th » Final Launch of Space Shuttle 'Space Shuttle Discovery or Discovery' (OV-103).
Famous Deaths for February 2011
1st » Douglas Haig (actor) named Douglas Haig, American actor (b. 1920)
1st » Derek Rawcliffe,English bishop and author (b. 1921)