Leap Day Historic Events & Little Known Facts

Despite the fact Leap Day comes only once every four years, some significant things have happened on February 29 over the years.

The Beatles and Pope John Paul II (long before he was the Pope) are among those who were involved with big happenings on the extra day that comes five times every two decades:

Here are a few other interesting notes on Leap Day:

1. They don't ALWAYS occur every four years. A formula is involved and the next four-year cycle without a Leap Day is one none of us will likely see. It's in the year 2100. The last time we didn't have one was in 1900.
2. You can thank Leap Day for the fact December 31 isn't a weekday in 2016. Every year, except Leap Year's, the first and last day's of the year are on the same day. This year, January 1 was on a Friday but due to Leap Year New Year's Eve falls on a Saturday.
3. I feel bad for people who were born on Leap Day. Then again, I don't know any personally which isn't a huge surprise. According to 11 points, the chances of being born on Leap Day are 1 in 1,461.

[via Telegraph and 11 points]