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, 1977
Day of Week 18th » The Space Shuttle Enterprise e.g Space Shuttle 'Enterprise' test vehicle is carried on its maiden "flight" on top of a Boeing 747.
18th » Sean Watkins, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Nickel Creek, Fiction Family and Works Progress Administration (musical group) e.g Works Progress Administration)
18th » Chrissie Wellington, English triathlete
19th » Ola Salo, Swedish singer-songwriter and keyboard player (The Ark (band) or The Ark)
19th » Andrew Ross Sorkin, American journalist and author