February is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is the shortest month and the only month with fewer than 30 days. The month has 28 days in common years or 29 days in leap years.
February symbols: Its birth flower is the violet (Viola) and the common primrose (Primula vulgaris). Its birthstone is the amethyst. It symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity. Its Zodiac signs are Aquarius (until February 18) and Pisces (February 19 onwards).
Historical Events for February, 1575
Day of Week 8th » Universiteit Leiden is founded, and given the motto 'Praesidium Libertatis'.
Day of Week 13th » Henry III of France is crowned at Rheims and marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont on the same day.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1575
4th » Pierre de Bérulle, French cardinal (d. 1629)
27th » John Adolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp (d. 1616)