According to Wikipedia, February is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is the shortest month and the only month with fewer than 30 days. The month has 28 days in common years and 29 days in leap years.
In the Southern Hemisphere, February is the seasonal equivalent of August in the Northern Hemisphere.
February starts on the same day of the week as March and November in common years, and on the same day of the week as August in leap years. February ends on the same day of the week as October every year and January in common years only.
February Historical Dates
February General Observances
National Pet Dental Month (AVMA)
National Bird Feeding Month (National Bird Feeding Society)
Responsible Pet Owners Month
February 13-16 Great Backyard Bird Count Week (National Audubon Society)
Realtor(R) Day
February 11 World Day of the Sick
February 20 World Day of Social Justice
February 20 Love Your Pet Day
February 22 Walking the Dog Day
February 22 World Thinking Day
February 22 International Scouts Day
February 23 International Dog Biscuit Appreciate Day
February 24 Spay Day (4th Tuesday) (Doris Day Animal Foundation, HSUS)