Leap Day, February 29, a unique occurrence in the Gregorian calendar!
Leap Day, February 29, a unique occurrence in the Gregorian calendar, marks a moment celebrated worldwide, particularly by the approximately 5 million individuals known as Leaplings born on this rare day. The necessity of leap years stems from the Earth's orbit around the sun taking slightly longer than 365 days, prompting ancient agricultural societies to adjust calendars to prevent seasonal drifts. The Roman adaptation, formalized by Julius Caesar, was refined by Pope Gregory XIII to address a 10-day seasonal misalignment. Notably, China's calendar integrates a leap month every three years. These adjustments ensure temporal accuracy and reflect diverse cultural approaches to timekeeping beyond the Gregorian framework #leapday #gregoriancalendar #february29 #leapyear2024 #thepacificreport
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