February Quirks
History
Nature & Pop Culture
100

This month is the only one that can have fewer than 29 days.

What is February?

100

2 U.S. presidents born in February

Who are George Washington and Abraham Lincoln?

100

This famous groundhog tries to predict the length of winter on February 2.

Who is Punxsutawney Phil?

200

February is the shortest month, usually lasting this many days.

What is 28 days?

200

On February 28, 1953, scientists James Watson and Francis Crick announced this groundbreaking discovery about DNA.

What is the double-helix structure?

200

 February’s birthstone is this purple gemstone.

What is the amethyst?

300

Roughly every four years, February gains an extra day called this.

What is Leap Day?

300

In 1964, this legendary band made its first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in February.

What is the Beatles?

300

The full moon in February is often called this name due to winter food shortages.

What is the snow moon?

400

February 14 is better known by this name.

What is Valentine's Day?

400

On February 1, 1960, four college students launched this civil rights action by sitting at a lunch counter.

What is a sit-in?

400

This zodiac sign includes people born from approximately February 19 to March 20.

What is Pisces?

500

February is named after this Roman festival of purification.

What is februa or Februlia?

500

On February 19, 1942, the U.S. government issued Executive Order 9066, which led to this action during World War II.

What is the internment of Japanese-Americans?

500

February is National _____ Month in the United States—perfect for reading time.

What is Library Lovers Month?