The February Birthstone is the Amethyst. It symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity. At one point in time, only royalty could wear the gem. Amethyst is said to be associated with good luck, humor, and health. Amethyst is called the traditional birthstone of February. Onyx is considered the secondary birthstone of February.
February Zodiac Signs
Month of February Zodiac Signs are Aquarius(until February 18) and Pisces(February 19 onwards).
Aquarius (January 21 - February 19) People born under this sign can sometimes leave an impression of being simple minded. However this is actually one of their positive qualities. This quality can result in being honest, loyal and dependable. Some other great attributes of the Aquarius are smarts and a drive towards independence. Aquarius are compatible with: Aries, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius and other Aquarius.
Pisces (February 20 - March 20) Pisces and Aquarius have some common qualities. Both tend to be honest and like to be low key in social situations. Neither likes to draw attention to themselves. People who are born under the sign of Pisces tend to be generous and passionate towards other people and their own goals. Pisces are compatible with: Aries, Aquarius, Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio and Capricorn.
February Birth Flowers
Month of February is associated with St. Valentine's Day and red roses. However, the flower for the month is Violet. The flower symbolises faithfulness, humility and chastity. Gifting violets in the Victorian era conveyed the message: I'll always be true. The birth flower is found in shades of blue, mauve as well as yellow and cream.
Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. Violets convey the meaning that you will always be true. February Birth Flower Violet comes in shades not only of Purple, which is what people commonly think of, but also of White.
Historical Events for February, 1884
1st » The first volume ('A' to 'Ant') of the 'Oxford English Dictionary' is published.
19th » More than Enigma tornado outbreak named sixty tornadoes strike the Southern United States, one of the largest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1884
1st » Bradbury Robinson, American football player and physician (d. 1949)
1st » Yevgeny Zamyatin, Russian author (d. 1937)
6th » Marcel Cohen, French linguist and scholar (d. 1974)
8th » Reginald Baker (sportsman) called Reginald Baker, Australian boxer, rugby player, and actor (d. 1953)
10th » Frederick Hawksworth, English engineer (d. 1976)
12th » Max Beckmann, German painter and sculptor (d. 1950)
12th » Johan Laidoner, Estonian-Russian general (d. 1953)
12th » Alice Roosevelt Longworth, American daughter of Theodore Roosevelt (d. 1980)
12th » Marie Vassilieff, Russian painter (d. 1957)
13th » Alfred Carlton Gilbert, American pole vaulter and businessman, founded the A. C. Gilbert Company (d. 1961)
14th » Nils Olaf Chrisander, Swedish actor and director (d. 1947)
14th » Joe Jagersberger, Austrian race car driver (d. 1952)
14th » Kostas Varnalis, Greek poet (d. 1974)
16th » Robert J. Flaherty, American director and producer (d. 1951)
18th » Andrew Watson Myles, Canadian politician (d. 1970)
28th » Ants Piip, Estonian lawyer, diplomat and politician, 7th Prime Minister of Estonia (d. 1942)
29th » Richard S. Aldrich, American politician (d. 1941)
Famous Deaths for February 1884
14th » Alice Hathaway Lee Roosevelt, American wife of Theodore Roosevelt (b. 1861)