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, 1836
Day of Week 23rd » Texas Revolution: The Battle of the Alamo begins in San Antonio, Texas.
Day of Week 25th » Samuel Colt is granted a United States patent for the Colt Firearms named Colt revolver.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1836
17th » Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Spanish poet (d. 1870)
18th » Ramakrishna, Indian mystic and guru (d. 1886)