Feb. 29 has all sorts of myths and trivia associated with it, not to mention leaplings, those people born on the day.

In honor of Leap Day, this read is for the history nerds. Ever wonder how America caught our calendar up with the rest of the world? In September 1752, we skipped 11 days. According to NASA, the Earth ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Leap year. It's a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) ...

If you’re a little confused in looking at the calendar, it’s no mistake that February has 29 days this year. It’s leap year, and every four years February has an extra day — even with an extra day, it ...

Behind on your New Years resolutions? Luckily, 2024 comes with an extra day for you to catch up to your goals. Each year typically has 365 days, but every four years, the calendar tacks on an extra ...

Check your calendars, California. We get an extra day this month. Bob Craddock, a scientist in the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., said leap ...

Leap Year, a unique occurrence that graces our calendars every four years, has been a source of fascination for centuries. Today, the 29th of February, is more than just a curiosity. It plays a ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) ...

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 ...