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, 1940
7th » The second full length animated Walt Disney film, 'Pinocchio (1940 film) known as Pinocchio', premieres.
10th » The Soviet Union begins mass deportations of Polish citizens from Territories of Poland annexed by the Soviet Union e.g occupied eastern Poland to Siberia.
16th » World War II: Altmark Incident: The German tanker Altmark is boarded by sailors from the British destroyer HMS or Cossack. 299 British prisoners are freed.
27th » Martin Kamen and Sam Ruben discover carbon-14.
29th » For her role as Mammy in 'Gone with the Wind (film) known as Gone with the Wind', Hattie McDaniel becomes the first African American to win an Academy Award.
29th » Finland initiates Winter War peace negotiations.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1940
1st » Bibi Besch, Austrian-American actress (d. 1996)