Leap Day 2024: 32 Celebrities Celebrating Rare Birthdays On February 29

This year, individuals born on February 29, also known as ‘Leap year babies,’ will rejoice in the celebration of their uncommon birthday. This unique day only graces the calendar once every four years. In this article, we present a curated list of 32 celebrities who share this distinctive birthdate.

The Rarity of Leap Day Birthdays

Approximately 5 million people worldwide share a Leap Day birthday, constituting a mere 0.06 percent of the global population of 8 billion. The concept of a leap year dates back over 2,000 years, aiming to synchronize the standard Gregorian calendar with the solar calendar, considering the Earth’s orbital period of 365.2422 days.

The Gregorian Calendar and Leap Years

In adherence to the Gregorian calendar, the most widely used civil calendar globally, each leap year consists of 366 days instead of the standard 365. This additional day, known as Leap Day, compensates for the fact that an astronomical year is slightly less than 365 days and 6 hours. The last Leap Day occurred in 2020, and the next is anticipated in 2028.

Varied Celebrations Across the Globe

Countries like New Zealand officially recognize ‘Leap year babies’ birthdays on February 28 during common years. In contrast, other nations, such as the United Kingdom, delay the celebration until March 1.

Spotlight on Celebrity Leaplings

Delving into the list of 32 celebrity leaplings, notable personalities include Morarji Desai, Prakash Nanjappa, and Rukmini Devi from India, along with international figures like Ja Rule, Tony Robbins, and Peter Scanavino.

As ‘Leap year babies’ gear up to mark their rare birthday on February 29 this year, it remains a day of occasional bureaucratic challenges and lighthearted jokes. This celebration, occurring only once every four years, holds a special place for those born on this unique day.

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