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.
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