Every four years, we experience the phenomenon of Leap Day, where an extra day is added to our calendars on Feb. 29. This adjustment helps align our Gregorian calendars with the Earth's orbit around the sun. While this day may cause some confusion, for a select group of individuals, it holds special significance – those born on Leap Day.
Individuals born on Feb. 29, known as leaplings, have a unique birthday that only occurs every four years. The odds of being born on Leap Day are one in 1,461, making these individuals quite rare and special.
Leaplings age just like everyone else, but they only get to celebrate their birthdays in full every four years. This means that a leapling who is, for example, 12 years old in leap years, would actually be 48 years old in terms of the calendar.
Several notable personalities are leaplings, including a musician who, at 40 years old, still sings for Foster the People. Another leapling, at 52 years old, has had a successful career in acting and even ventured into politics by running for Congress.
One leapling, aged 64 in calendar years, is a renowned author and philanthropist who imparts wisdom and advice to others. Additionally, some well-known figures, such as an actress and an actor, celebrated their birthdays on Leap Day despite passing away at older ages.
Leap Day serves as a unique occasion for those born on Feb. 29, offering them a chance to celebrate their birthdays in a distinctive manner. While the day may only come around every four years, it holds a special place in the hearts of leaplings and those who know them.
