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, 1916
Day of Week 3rd » Parliament of Canada called Parliament buildings in Ottawa, Ontario known as Ottawa, Canada burn down.
Day of Week 11th » Emma Goldman is arrested for lecturing on birth control.
Day of Week 21st » World War I: In France, the Battle of Verdun begins.
Day of Week 25th » World War I: the Germans capture Fort Douaumont during the Battle of Verdun.
Day of Week 29th » Child labor: In South Carolina, the minimum working age for factory, mill, and mine workers is raised from twelve to fourteen years old.