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, 1946
1st » Trygve Lie of Norway is picked to be the first United Nations Secretary General.
1st » The National Assembly of Hungary called Parliament of Hungary abolishes the monarchy after nine centuries, and proclaims the Republic of Hungary (1946–49) e.g Hungarian Republic.
5th » The Chondoist Chongu Party is founded in North Korea.
8th » The first portion of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, the first serious challenge to the popularity of the Authorized King James Version, is published.
12th » World War II: Operation Deadlight ends after scuttling 121 of 154 captured U-boats.
15th » ENIAC, the first electronic general-purpose computer, is formally dedicated at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
18th » Sailors of the Royal Indian Navy Royal Indian Navy Mutiny mutiny in Mumbai Bombay harbour, from where the action spreads throughout the Presidencies and provinces of British India Provinces of British India, involving 78 ships, twenty shore establishments
26th » Finnish observers report the first of many thousands of sightings of ghost rockets.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1946
1st » Chris Clark (singer) named Chris Clark, American singer