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

• February 1 is Imbolc
• February 2 is Candlemas and Groundhog Day

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.

See Also:

• January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
• Historical anniversaries
• February 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29