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, 1803
Day of Week 24th » In 'Marbury v. Madison', the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the principle of judicial review.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1803
2nd » Albert Sidney Johnston, American general (d. 1862)
Famous Deaths for February 1803
9th » Jean François de Saint-Lambert, French soldier, poet, and philosopher (b. 1716)
18th » Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim, German poet (b. 1719)