February

February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 28 days in regular years. In leap years February has 29 days. Three times in history a February 30 did occur.

January and February were the last two months to be added to the calendar, since the Romans originally considered winter a monthless period. February was named for the Roman god Februus, the god of purification.

Events in February

• In Ireland, February 1 is Imbolc, feast of St. Brigid (Secondary Patron of Ireland) and the first day of Spring. In the Irish Calendar the month is called Feabhra.
• February 2 is Candlemas and Groundhog Day
• February 14 is St. Valentine's Day
• February 21 is Language Martyrs' Day celebrated by Bengali-speaking people
• February 21 is International Mother Language Day (UNESCO)
• February is Black History Month in the United States.

Trivia

• In February the Sun passes through zodiac constellations Capricornus and Aquarius.
• In common years February begins on the same day of the week as March and November.
• In leap years February begins on the same day of the week as August.
• The signs of the zodiac within the month of February are Aquarius and Pisces.

• February's flower is the primrose.
• February's birthstone is the amethyst.

See also

• Historical anniversaries

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