Why does Leap Year occur once every 4 years? Our calendar is not entirely in sync with our planet’s trip around the sun. If your birthday is on Feb. 29, what date do you use for official ...

February is packed with interesting observances, but one that stands out is Leap Day—and the Leap Year that makes it possible ...

Short answer: Every four years, in the same years as American presidential elections and summer Olympics. Longer answer: Almost, but not quite, every four years. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY ...

Happy birthday, leaplings! As you know, there is no Feb. 29, 2025, 2024 was the most recent Leap Year, and the next Leap Day is not for another three years. But … leaplings do something unique ...

It’s the 29th of February, a day we have almost every four years. As you probably know, a year is defined by the time it takes for one trip around the sun. Our year is typically referred to as ...

Jennifer White and Eddie Roach of Plymouth had spent days joking with their kids about the possibility that the family’s newest member might be born on leap day. Their daughters told riddles and ...

2024 is a leap year, an event that happens every four years so that our calendars will be synchronized with the solar calendar. This accounts for the fact that the earth's complete orbit is ...

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TAMPA, Fla. — It’s only here once every four years, which gave leap day kids an extra reason to celebrate on Thursday. Though some will tell you a February 29 th birthday isn’t without its ...