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, 1996
1st » The Communications Decency Act is passed by the Congress of the United States or U.S. Congress.
4th » Major snowstorm paralyzes Midwestern United States, Milwaukee e.g Milwaukee, Wisconsin and ties all-time record low temperature at −26 °F (−32.2 °C)
6th » Willamette Valley Flood of 1996: Floods in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, United States, causes over US$500 million in property damage throughout the Pacific Northwest.
6th » Birgenair Flight 301 crashed off the coast of the Dominican Republic, and all 189 people inside the airplane are killed. This is the worst accident/incident involving a Boeing 757.
8th » The Congress of the United States known as U.S. Congress passes the Communications Decency Act.
8th » The massive Internet collaboration "24 Hours in Cyberspace" takes place.
10th » The IBM supercomputer IBM Deep Blue named Deep Blue defeats Garry Kasparov in chess for the first time.
15th » At the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China, a Long March 3 rocket, carrying an Intelsat 708, crashes into a rural village after liftoff, killing many people.
17th » In Philadelphia, world champion Garry Kasparov beats the IBM Deep Blue called Deep Blue supercomputer in a chess match.
24th » The last occurrence of February 24 as a leap day in the European Union and for the Roman Catholic Church.
29th » Faucett Flight 251 crashes in the Andes, all 123 passengers and crew died.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1996
6th » Justina Mikulskytė, Lithuanian tennis player
7th » David Castro (actor) or David Castro, American actor
7th » Mai Hagiwara, Japanese singer (Cute (Japanese band) called Cute, Petitmoni, and Kira Pika)