29/02/2024
February 29th, also known as Leap Day, is special because it occurs only once every four years in a leap year. This extra day is added to the calendar to keep it synchronized with the astronomical year, which is slightly longer than 365 days. Leap years are necessary because it takes approximately 365.2425 days for the Earth to orbit the sun. Without the extra day, the calendar would slowly drift out of alignment with the seasons over time. Therefore, Leap Day helps maintain the accuracy of our calendar system. Additionally, February 29th holds a certain novelty and significance for those born on this day, often referred to as "leaplings" or "leap year babies," who celebrate their birthdays only once every four years.
