We're already almost a month through 2024, a year with plenty of major events on the horizon in the coming months. In a year with so much going on, it's only fitting that 2024 is also a leap year.

This February is a little longer than usual. It's a leap year, and today — Thursday, Feb. 29 — is Leap Day. The calendar oddity means this year is actually 366 days long, instead of the regular 365.

February 29th birthdays only happen every four years because during the other three years, the shortest month of the year ...

When are leap years and why don't they happen every four years exactly? Leap years happen almost every four years. That means 2024 and 2028 will both be leap years. But still, there are some ...

Thursday, Feb. 29 is leap day — that's something you don't hear very often. Here’s what you need to know about the day that happens almost every four years. 🗓️ What is a leap year? A leap year is ...

Did you realize that 2024 had an extra day? That's because 2024 was a Leap Year, meaning it had 366 days instead of the usual 365. And, Leap Day babies were finally able to enjoy a real birthday on ...

While there are plenty of things to note in the calendar for 2024, one of the biggest is that this year is a leap year. During a leap year, the month of February has an extra day added to it. So this ...

February is packed with interesting observances, but one that stands out is Leap Day—and the Leap Year that makes it possible! If you’re wondering “When is the next leap year?” or curious about why we ...

If you’ve turned the calendar already to take a peek at February, you may have noticed there’s a day you don’t normally see — Feb. 29. That’s because almost every four years, we declare a leap year, ...

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