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, 1846
Day of Week 4th » The first Mormon pioneers make their exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois, westward towards Salt Lake Valley.
Day of Week 10th » First Anglo-Sikh War: Battle of Sobraon British defeat Sikhs in final battle of the war
Day of Week 19th » In Austin, Texas the newly formed Texas state government is officially installed. The Republic of Texas government officially transfers power to the State of Texas government following the annexation of Texas by the United States.
Day of Week 20th » Polish insurgents lead an Kraków Uprising e.g uprising in Kraków to incite a fight for national independence.
Famous Birthdays on February in 1846
4th » Nikolay Umov, Russian physicist and mathematician (d. 1915)
9th » Wilhelm Maybach, German businessman, founded Maybach (d. 1929)
9th » Whitaker Wright, English financier (d. 1904)
10th » Lord Charles Beresford, Irish admiral and politician (d. 1919)
10th » Ira Remsen, American chemist (d. 1927)
14th » Julian Scott, American soldier and drummer, Medal of Honor recipient (d. 1901)
18th » Wilson Barrett, English playwright (d. 1904)