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, 1690
Day of Week 3rd » The colony of Massachusetts issues the first paper money in the Americas.
Day of Week 15th » Constantin Cantemir, Prince of Moldavia and the Holy Roman Empire sign a secret treaty in Sibiu, stipulating that Moldavia would support the actions led by the House of Habsburg against the Ottoman Empire.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1690
1st » Francesco Maria Veracini, Italian violinist and composer (d. 1768)
3rd » Richard Rawlinson, English minister (d. 1755)
Famous Deaths for February 1690
7th » Sir William Morice, 1st Baronet, English politician (b. 1628)