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, 1794
Day of Week 4th » The French legislature abolishes slavery throughout all territories of the French Republic. It will be reestablished in the French West Indies in 1802.
Day of Week 11th » First session of United States Senate opens to the public.
Day of Week 26th » The first Christiansborg Palace (1st) known as Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen burns down.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1794
12th » Alexander Petrov (chess player) named Alexander Petrov, Russian chess player (d. 1867)