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, 2005
14th » Lebanese self-made billionaire and business tycoon Rafik Hariri is Assassination of Rafic Hariri or killed, along with 21 others, when explosives, equivalent of around 1,000 kg of Trinitrotoluene named TNT, are detonated as his motorcade drove near the St
14th » YouTube is launched by a group of college students, eventually becoming the largest video sharing website in the world and a main source for viral videos.
16th » The Kyoto Protocol comes into force, following its Ratification Ratification of an international treaty e.g ratification by Russia.
16th » The National Hockey League 2004–05 NHL lockout e.g cancels the entire 2004-2005 regular season and playoffs.
20th » Spain becomes the first country to vote in a Spanish referendum on the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe e.g referendum on ratification of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe known as proposed Constitution of the European Union,
23rd » The controversial French law on colonialism is passed, requiring teachers to teach the "positive values of colonialism". After public outcry, it is repealed at the beginning of 2006.
28th » A 2005 Al Hillah bombing e.g suicide bombing at a police recruiting centre in Al Hillah, Iraq kills 127.