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, 303
Day of Week 23rd » Roman Emperor Diocletian orders the destruction of the Christianity known as Christian church in Nicomedia, beginning eight years of Diocletianic Persecution.
Day of Week 24th » Galerius publishes his edict that begins the Diocletianic Persecution e.g persecution of Christians in his portion of the Roman Empire.