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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
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