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, 1980
2nd » Reports surface that the Federal Bureau of Investigation e.g FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congress of the United States named Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
4th » Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini names Abolhassan Banisadr as president of Iran.
17th » Mount Everest, 1st Winter Ascent by Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy.
22nd » Miracle on Ice: In Lake Placid, New York, the United States hockey team defeats the Soviet Union hockey team 4–3.
24th » The United States Ice hockey at the Olympic Games named Olympic Hockey team completes their Miracle on Ice by defeating Finland 4-2 to win the gold medal.
26th » Egypt and Israel establish full Egypt–Israel relations called diplomatic relations.
28th » Andalusia approves its Autonomous communities of Spain e.g statute of autonomy through a referendum.
29th » Gordie Howe of the then Carolina Hurricanes known as Hartford Whalers makes National Hockey League known as NHL history as he scores his 800th goal.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1980
1st » Keitani Graham, Micronesian wrestler (d. 2012)
1st » Héctor Luna, Dominican baseball player
1st » Moisés Muñoz, Mexican footballer
1st » Otilino Tenorio, Ecuadorian footballer (d. 2005)
15th » Conor Oberst, American singer-songwriter (Bright Eyes (band) or Bright Eyes, Desaparecidos (band) e.g Desaparecidos, Park Ave., Monsters of Folk, The Faint, and Commander Venus)
15th » Josh Sole, New Zealand-Italian rugby player