February always is the odd month out by being the shortest. But this year, it gets an extra day. February is the shortest month of the year, but every four years we add a leap day, and 2024 just so ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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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 ...

2024 is a leap year, meaning Thursday, Feb. 29 is a once-in-every-four-year event. Since leap years typically happen every four years (although there are some exceptions), our last leap days were in ...

A tradition going back as early as the fifteenth century, a Leap Year comes around every four years. Usually, February only lasts 28 days. However, during Leap Years, a "Leap Day" is added to the end ...

February 29th birthdays only happen every four years because during the other three years, the shortest month of the year only has 28 days. A person born on February 29 is often referred to as a ...