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.