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, 1920
Day of Week 1st » The Royal Canadian Mounted Police begins operations.
Day of Week 2nd » The Treaty of Tartu (Russian–Estonian) named Tartu Peace Treaty is signed between Estonia and Russia.
2nd » France occupies Klaipėda called Memel.
Day of Week 9th » Under the terms of the Svalbard Treaty, international diplomacy recognizes Norwegian sovereignty over Arctic archipelago Svalbard, and designates it as demilitarized.
Day of Week 13th » The Negro National League (1920–1931) known as Negro National League is formed.
Day of Week 14th » The League of Women Voters is founded in Chicago.