Leap years are observed every four years, most of the time. The extra day in the year keeps our calendar aligned with the solar year, helping seasons, equinoxes and solstices stay on track.

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For most people February 29, the date that only comes around once every four years, is mostly a fun novelty, but the leap day also has the potential to wreak havoc on tech systems. This year at ...

Turns out, leap-year babies will be 84 years old before they technically turn 21 and can crack open a cold one. That is a moment Sohpia and Kelly Bodnar are sure to hold on to as they raise their ...

VERIFY No, leap year doesn't always happen every 4 years: VERIFY If the year can't be evenly divided by 400 at the turn of a century, then it won't be a leap year.

Mike Polk Jr. has some thoughts (and fascinating facts) about Leap Year There are plenty of mildly interesting historical facts about February 29th, the Gregorian calendar’s weirdest some-times day.

The Leap Year babies around the world are celebrating their birthdays.

Every four years, we add a day to the calendar on February 29, but do people know why? Meteorologist Dalencia Jenkins explains what's the reason for the extra day.

The Erickson family of Oakland looks forward to Feb. 29 every four years with joy and gratitude thanks to the special meaning it holds in their lives.

Without a leap year, or having a leap day every year, we'd have December summers and winter in July, disrupting our way of life, including how we get our fruits and vegetables.