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, 1961
3rd » A protest by agricultural workers in Baixa de Cassanje, Portuguese Angola, Baixa de Cassanje revolt e.g turns into a revolt, opening the Angolan War of Independence, the first of the Portuguese Colonial Wars.
12th » Soviet Union launches 'Venera 1' towards Venus.
13th » An allegedly Coso artifact e.g 500,000-year-old rock is discovered near Olancha, California, United States or US, that appears to anachronistically encase a spark plug.
14th » Discovery of the chemical elements: Element 103, Lawrencium, is first synthesized at the University of California, Berkeley e.g University of California.
15th » Sabena Flight 548 crashes in Belgium, killing 73, including the entire United States figure skating team, several coaches and family members.
16th » Explorer program: Explorer 9 (S-56a) is launched.
16th » The DuSable Museum of African American History is chartered.
27th » The first congress of the Spanish Trade Union Organisation is inaugurated.
16th » Liu Kang (football manager) known as Liu Kang, Chinese footballer and manager (d. 2013)
16th » Eric Red, American screenwriter and director
16th » Andy Taylor (guitarist) known as Andy Taylor, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Duran Duran and The Power Station (band) or The Power Station)