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, 2010
Day of Week 8th » A freak storm in the Hindukush mountains of Afghanistan triggers a series of at least 2010 Salang avalanches or 36 avalanches, burying over two miles of road, killing at least 172 people and trapping over 2,000 travelers.
Day of Week 13th » 2010 Pune bombing or A bomb explodes in the city of Pune, Maharashtra, India, killing 17 and injuring 60 more.
Day of Week 20th » In Madeira Island, Portugal, heavy rain causes 2010 Madeira floods and mudslides known as floods and mudslides, resulting in at least 43 deaths, in the worst disaster in the history of Madeira or history of the archipelago.
Day of Week 23rd » Unknown criminals pour more than 2.5 million liters of diesel oil and other hydrocarbons into the river Lambro, in Northern Italy, sparking an environmental disaster.
Day of Week 27th » An 2010 Chile earthquake named earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale strikes central parts of Chile leaving over 500 victims, and thousands injured. The quake triggered a tsunami which struck Hawaii shortly after.