Bhubaneswar: February has an extra day this year. Today is the day that comes once in four years, and many Leaplings have been waiting for the last three years to throw a party today. Yes, it is also an exciting time for those who were born on February 29. While for many, today is just another day, for some it is time to rejoice.
Julius Caesar Introduced Leap Day
According to sources, while sun’s position was trusted to determine the time of harvest and planting in ancient times, over time, a need to have a centralised calendar emerged. Introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BC, the Julian Calendar featured an annual extra day, based on an Egyptian concept.
Famous Leaplings
About 5 million people worldwide share a Leap Day birthday, according to the Associated Press. This number refers to 0.06 per cent of the 8 billion people on the earth. Famous personalities including actress and singer Dinah Shore, motivational speaker Tony Robbins and hip-hop artist Ja Rule are leaplings. Leaplings technically only get to celebrate their birthdays once every four years, but they do get to be part of an elite group.
Dinah Shore – An iconic American singer, actress, and television personality, Dinah Shore’s charisma was magnified by her Piscean spirit. With a voice that could soothe the soul, Shore’s artistic talent resonated with the creativity often associated with her zodiac sign. Pisceans are known for their artistic inclination, and Shore’s successful career in the entertainment industry is a testament to the intuitive and imaginative traits of her astrological profile.
Michèle Morgan – Michèle Morgan, the French actress who enchanted audiences with her timeless beauty and talent, was born on February 29th. A Piscean with an ethereal charm, Morgan embodied the sensitivity and romanticism associated with her zodiac sign. Pisceans often possess a deep emotional intelligence, and Morgan’s ability to convey complex emotions on-screen showcased this characteristic.
Let’s have a look at famous personalities from India who mark their birthday on Leap Day:
Morarji Desai: Desai, a freedom fighter and former Indian prime minister was born on February 29 in the year 1896. He passed away on April 10, 1995. Morarji Desai marked just 24 birthdays while alive despite being alive for 99 years.
Prakash Nanjappa: He is an Olympian and Arjuna Awardee Indian shooter. He was born on 29 February in the year 1976. He has been honoured with several accolades including a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and bronze medals respectively at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, the 2016 ISSF World Cup in Korea and the 2013 Changwon World Cup.
Rukmini Devi
One of the most famous classical dancers who is said to be a ‘Bharatnatyam’ expert was born on February 29.
