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, 2001
1st » Putrajaya, the Malaysian administrative city, is declared a Federal Territories (Malaysia) named Federal Territory.
9th » The American submarine USS Greeneville SSN-772 6 accidentally Ehime Maru and USS Greeneville collision strikes and sinks the 'Ehime-Maru', a Japanese training vessel operated by the Uwajima Fishery High School.
12th » NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft touches down in the "Col e.g saddle" region of 433 Eros, becoming the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid.
13th » An 2001 El Salvador earthquakes or earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter Scale hits El Salvador, killing at least 400.
15th » Human genome known as First draft of the complete human genome is published in 'Nature (journal) or Nature'.
18th » Federal Bureau of Investigation known as FBI agent Robert Hanssen is arrested for spying for the Soviet Union. He is ultimately convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
18th » Seven-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt Death of Dale Earnhardt known as dies in an accident during the Daytona 500.
18th » Sampit conflict Inter-ethnic violence between Dayak people Dayaks and Madura Island Madurese breaks out in Sampit, Indonesia, that will ultimately result in more than 500 deaths and 100,000 Madurese displaced from their homes.
19th » The Oklahoma City bombing museum is dedicated at the Oklahoma City National Memorial.
28th » The 2001 Nisqually earthquake Nisqually Earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale hits the Nisqually Valley and the Seattle, Tacoma, Washington Tacoma, and Olympia, Washington Olympia area of the U.S. state of Washington (state) Washington.
28th » Six passengers and four railway staff are killed and a further 82 people suffer serious injuries in the Selby rail crash.