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, 1949
8th » Cardinal Mindszenty of Hungary is sentenced for treason.
14th » The Knesset (Israeli parliament) convenes for the first time.
14th » The Asbestos Strike begins in Canada. The strike marks the beginning of the Quiet Revolution in Quebec.
15th » Gerald Lankester Harding and Roland de Vaux begin excavations at Cave 1 of the Qumran Caves, where they will eventually discover the first seven Dead Sea Scrolls.
17th » Chaim Weizmann begins his term as the first President of Israel.
19th » Ezra Pound is awarded the first Bollingen Prize named Bollingen Prize in poetry by the Bollingen Foundation and Yale University.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1949
2nd » Duncan Bannatyne, Scottish businessman and philanthropist
2nd » Yasuko Namba, Japanese mountaineer (d. 1996)
2nd » Brent Spiner, American actor
2nd » Ross Valory, American bass player (Journey (band) known as Journey and The Storm (band) named The Storm)
3rd » Rick Hautala, American author and screenwriter (d. 2013)
3rd » Arthur Kane, American bass player (New York Dolls) (d. 2004)
3rd » Hennie Kuiper, Dutch cyclist
4th » Edward Acton (academic) called Edward Acton, Zimbabwean-English historian and academic
4th » Michael Beck, American actor
4th » Rasim Delić, Bosnian general (d. 2010)
4th » Richard Ryder, Baron Ryder of Wensum, English broadcaster and politician
16th » Lyn Paul, English singer and actress (The New Seekers)
17th » Fred Frith, English guitarist and songwriter (Henry Cow, Art Bears, Massacre (experimental band) called Massacre and Skeleton Crew (band) e.g Skeleton Crew)