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, 1989
1st » The Western Australian towns of Kalgoorlie and Boulder amalgamate to form the Kalgoorlie, Western Australia called City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
2nd » Soviet war in Afghanistan: The last Soviet Union called Soviet armoured column leaves Kabul.
3rd » After a stroke two weeks previously, President of South Africa named South African President P. W. Botha resigns as leader of the National Party (South Africa) named National Party, but stays on as president for six more months.
3rd » A military coup overthrows Alfredo Stroessner, dictator of Paraguay since 1954.
6th » The Polish Round Table Talks called Round Table Talks start in Poland, thus marking the beginning of overthrow of communism in Eastern Europe.
10th » Ron Brown (U.S. politician) called Ron Brown is elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee becoming the first African American to lead a major United States called American political party.
14th » Union Carbide agrees to pay $470 million to the Indian government for damages it caused in the 1984 Bhopal disaster.
14th » Iranian leader Ruhollah Khomeini issues a fatwa encouraging Muslims to kill Salman Rushdie, author of 'The Satanic Verses (novel) known as The Satanic Verses'.
15th » Soviet war in Afghanistan: The Soviet Union officially announces that all of its troops have left Afghanistan.
20th » An Provisional Irish Republican Army known as IRA bomb destroys a section of a British Army barracks in Ternhill, England.
24th » Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini offers a US$3 million The Satanic Verses controversy e.g bounty for the death of 'The Satanic Verses' author Salman Rushdie.
24th » United Airlines Flight 811, bound for New Zealand from Honolulu, rips open during flight, blowing 9 passengers out of the business-class section.