1. Google commemorates Leap Day, celebrated on February 29, with a unique doodle.
2. The doodle showcases a vibrant frog adorned with the number 29, depicted leaping across a pond.
3. This creative illustration captures the essence of Leap Day, a rare occurrence happening only once every four years.
New Delhi, Feb 29: Google has marked Leap Day, which falls on Thursday, February 29, with a special doodle.
The doodle features a lively frog with the number 29 on it, leaping from one side of what appears to be a pond to the other.
Accompanying the doodle is a cheerful message from Google, stating, “Ribbiting news, it’s Leap Day! Leap Day, February 29th, only occurs about every four years, to keep our calendars in alignment with the Earth and sun… Enjoy this bonus day of February — Happy Leap Day!”
In addition to the doodle, Google has shared various interesting facts, including details about its first doodle, the inaugural doodle series, and the doodle created for Bastille Day celebrations in the year 2000. These insights offer users a nostalgic journey down memory lane.
This isn’t the first time Google has commemorated Leap Day with a doodle. In February 2020, the search engine giant also shared a Leap Day doodle.
Regarding the current Leap Day illustration, the Google Doodle page exclaims, “Today’s Doodle is jumping for joy on Leap Day, the 29th day of February that only occurs about every four years, to keep our calendars in alignment with the Earth and sun.”
“We HOP you have a good one-Happy Leap Day!” it cheerfully adds.
Leap Day, occurring once every four years on February 29 is a feature of various solar calendars, including the Gregorian calendar.
It is added to years divisible by four, such as 2024, 2028, and 2032, to account for the slight misalignment between Earth’s orbit around the Sun and the typical 365-day year.
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Leap Day ensures that our calendars remain synchronized with the astronomical seasons.
Around the world, Leap Day is celebrated with unique customs, folklore, and superstitions. Individuals born on February 29, often referred to as “leaplings,” hold a special status.
In certain legal systems, such as English law, leaplings’ official birthdays are recognized as March 1 in non-leap years. This ensures consistency in birthdates for administrative purposes.
