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  Why Leap Years?
Year 2008 is the next leap year, with 29 days in February.
Between 1904 and 2096, leap years with same day of week for each date repeat every 28 years which means that the last time February had 5 Fridays was in 1980 and next time will be in 2036.
A leap year is a year with one extra day inserted into February, the leap year is 366 days with 29 days in February as opposed to the normal 28 days.
www.timeanddate.com /date/leapyear.html   (900 words)

  
 February 29 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
February 29th, or bissextile day, is the 60th day of a leap year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 306 days remaining.
In the comic musical The Pirates of Penzance, Frederic, born on February 29, was apprenticed to a band of pirates until his 21st birthday, in theory until he was 88 years old (as his lifetime included a non-leap centennial year).
The Romans, realizing the need for an extra day, chose February 24 in particular only because it followed the last day of their year, which at that point in history was February 23.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/February_29   (1878 words)

  
 February 2004 Weather Review - National Weather Service Forecast Office - WFO, Austin/San Antonio, Texas
In early February of 1973, unseasonably warm weather with afternoon highs in the 70s, was followed by much colder conditions February 8th and 9th of 1973, with a winter precipitation event.
Although February 2004 began as a mild cloudy day on the 1st, cooler conditions came to the area from the 2nd to the 3rd.
The week of February 16 to 20th witnessed a warming trend, with sunny days and mostly clear nights, followed by a week of rains and cooler conditions in the week of February 23rd to 27th.
www.srh.noaa.gov /ewx/html/wxevent/2004/feb2004.htm   (1553 words)

  
 February 29th
of February, in the seventy-third year of his age, and was buried in the parish church of Croydon, on the second day after his death; his funeral was solemnized on the 27
February, 1730, in a small private nunnery of Poor Clares, in King-street, Dublin, an aged lady was found in the morning, fallen out of bed, stiff with cold, and beyond recovery.
The person who died in this obscure and miserable manner had once been the very prime lady of the land, the mistress of Dublin Castle, where she had received a monarch as her guest.
www.thebookofdays.com /months/feb/29.htm   (1453 words)

  
 February 29th and Leap Year superstitions
Certainly February 29th in the leap year of 1504 was very successful for one Christopher Columbus.
For women, February 29th can also be a very successful day as once every four years on the 29th February they have the “right” to propose to a man.
The right of every women to propose on 29th February each leap year goes back hundreds of years when the leap year day had no recognition in English law (the day was 'leapt over' and ignored, hence the term 'leap year').
www.historic-uk.com /CultureUK/February29.htm   (466 words)

  
 Blogaholics » Blog Archive » February 29th - a little on leap years   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
February 29th - a little on leap years
We are just at the cusp of what would be February 29th in a leap year.
Feb 29th 1504, there was a lunar eclipse as Columbus was bargaining with the natives over food supply - the eclipse made him seem powerful
www.blogaholics.ca /archives/2005/02/february_29th_a.html   (355 words)

  
 February 29th   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
One day when I was six and already interested in calendars, as my father pulled up to a traffic light when we were going somewhere together, he turned to me like he had a momentous announcement to make.
I already knew that February was the shortest month of the year, with only 28 days, and I thought it was only fair that it should get an extra day.
Incidentally, barring any future calendar changes, in any year that's divisible by 400, February 29 is going to fall on a Tuesday, just like it did in 2000.
members.aol.com /litmanrs/feb29th.htm   (369 words)

  
 February 29th   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
For those of you out there who are having a hard time grasping the concept of ignoring Feb. 29th, I will try to explain it in as simple terms as I can.
The most common statement I hear is that "It's still a day." "Why does it not have a Galactic Signature?" From the perspective of 13:20 /4th dimensional time, February 29th is not a day.
Feb 29th is included in the Gregorian calendar in order to keep the equinoxes from going off of their dates.
home.earthlink.net /~cosmichand/feb29.html   (552 words)

  
 Police Department: News of the Week February 29th, 2000
On February 19th, a white male, thin build walked into the A and P grocery store located on The Boston Post Road and proceeded to rob a cashier at gunpoint.
A large dark handgun was pointed to the head of the cashier and $350.00 was taken in the holdup.
The Westchester County Bomb squad was called to Rye on the 29th.
www.ryeny.gov /police/news/archives/022900.htm   (1749 words)

  
 [silverthought]
She could only really celebrate the day itself on a leap year, when February 29th actually appeared on the calendar.
Jiva reached the obvious conclusion, that she had been sought out by Sparklehead, that she had something more in common with him than nearly everyone else on Earth, that she had always been destined to join him.
Her birth on 29th February was no coincidence.
www.silverthought.com /burnham08.html   (3365 words)

  
 SPACE.com -- If It's Tuesday, This Must Be February 29th
This was known as the Julian calendar, and it became the standard of the world for a time.
The Julian calendar was put in place in 46 BC and, never one to be shy, Julius Caesar even named a month after himself: July.
With that in mind, enjoy this rare centenary February 29, and think about how strange it is that we have it, but even stranger that because of a jealous Roman emperor, February 30 is now in August.
www.space.com /space/leap_year_000227.html   (1364 words)

  
 McIntire Department of Music
The Charlottesville and University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Carl Roskott, will present concerts on February 28th and 29th.
Concerts will be held on Saturday, February 28th at 8:00pm and Sunday, February 29th at 3:30pm in Cabell Hall Auditorium on the Grounds of the University of Virginia.
Tickets go on sale February 16th and can be purchased by calling the Cabell Hall Box Office at (434) 924-3984.
www.virginia.edu /music/pressrelease/cuso022804.html   (429 words)

  
 LEAP YEAR - LEAP DAY @ February 29
"I was born on Feb 29th 1980 and usually celebrate on the 28th.
Leap Year is a year in which an extra day in added tothe calendar in order to synchronize it with the seasons.
The year 1600 was the exception (Feb 29th occurred), and now the year 2000 is also the exception.
www.mystro.com /leap.htm   (2111 words)

  
 February
Unlined paper with the title "February Birthdays" at the top and color illustrations of hearts in the surrounding border.
The history and reasons for February 29th are featured in this reading comprehension.
A list of ten February-themed spelling words, then practice pages including a page for copying the words, ABC order, a word search, a spelling test, and room to draw a picture for the month.
abcteach.com /directory/seasonalmonths/2_february   (318 words)

  
 Nanodot: Nanotechnology News and Discussion » 2004 » February
HLovy writes with news of a project at the University of South Carolina's center for societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology to explore how the ability of science writers to write about nanotechnology can be improved: Nanoscience writers as lab rats
From Foresight president Chris Peterson — Dear readers: I am writing a journal article about the history of the National Nanotechnology Initiative and am having trouble finding a reference.
You are currently browsing the Nanodot: Nanotechnology News and Discussion weblog archives for February, 2004.
www.foresight.org /nanodot/?m=200402   (1345 words)

  
 The famous Friends of the Heroes February 29th project
I could have sent in this entry for each of the past 134 days since 29th February, except for the weekends when I don't have a steaming pipe outside the window to look at.
Now he's driving home, and I'm going to go study for my next final exam, but I don't think I'll be able to concentrate on Shakespeare today, because my future just poked its head into my life and winked at me, and now it's going to be real.
I live on an island and I hope I never leave because it is the most beautiful place in the world.
www.friendsoftheheroes.co.uk /february29   (2612 words)

  
 GearBits: Happy February 29th!
May all your gadgets be Leap Year compliant.
I missed being born on February 29th by about 14 hours.
Posted by: lux at March 1, 2004 2:59 AM Post a comment
www.gearbits.com /archives/2004/02/happy_february.html   (70 words)

  
 Honor Society of Leap Year Day Babies
Do you celebrate on the last day of February, because that's when you were born???
We have found most Leapers celebrate in February, but there are some die hard partiers among the honored that celebrate on every day possible.
write to government officials requesting Leap Year Day be proclaimed a holiday; and call calendar publishers to get them to adorn the little square for February 29th.
www.leapzine.com /hr   (927 words)

  
 ProudLiberal.ORG Issue 14, February 29th - March 6th   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
What do we have on then agenda this week, February 29th, to March 6th 2004?
The problem with the biggest Conservatives out there is that they jump all over each other to prove that they hate people more than the last person.
Louisiana is in tune with Bush; and they're about to change the channel.
www.proudliberal.org /arch/issue030604.html   (947 words)

  
 InnerSelf Magazine - February 29th, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
You Are Here: Home : Newsletter : InnerSelf Magazine - February 29th, 2004
Our intent is that the articles we provide for you will assist you into leaping into the life that you desire.
On this "leap day", February 29th, we can leap forward into the life we choose for ourselves...
www.innerself.com /newsletter/02-29-2004.htm   (610 words)

  
 News - The Trades for Weekend, February 28th-29th 2004
News - The Trades for Weekend, February 28th-29th 2004
Batman Begins: "The studio has chosen "Batman Begins" as the title of the fifth installment, described as an origins story of how billionaire Bruce Wayne becomes the Caped Crusader and faces his first foes in Gotham City..." (more info).
All film promotional stills/artwork copyright their respective intellectual property holders.
www.darkhorizons.com /news04/040227e.php   (1063 words)

  
 The Mac Observer--Today's News On One Page - February 29th, 2000
Based on a survey of 5,000 households, the consumer-confidence index is believed to indicate what sort of spending mood the average American is sporting at the moment.
According to The Wall Street Journal, "The Conference Board said 17.6% of those surveyed in February expect business conditions to improve in the next six months, down from 20% the month before.
Friday has the most important data release this week, with the employment data for February on the menu.
www.macobserver.com /news/00/february/000229/todaysnews000229.shtml   (2580 words)

  
 Jazz News: Michel Camilo Trio @ The Blue Note, February 24th - February 29th, 2004
Jazz News: Michel Camilo Trio @ The Blue Note, February 24th - February 29th, 2004
Michel Camilo Trio @ The Blue Note, February 24th - February 29th, 2004
Monday, February 23, 2004 - 8:00pm & 10:30pm
www.allaboutjazz.com /php/news.php?id=3230   (171 words)

  
 Epinions.com - BMP Project Update 1 — 29th February, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Bottom Line My project in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief is progressing but I'm not actually getting any sleep now...
Right guys, if this sounds rather garbled then it’s because I’ve been working from this since midnight and it’s now just gone half one in the morning and I really, really should be in bed right now… but once I got going on this I just couldn’t stop…
You should confirm all information before relying on it.
www.epinions.com /content_3798573188   (684 words)

  
 On Deck Baseball Prospects: Prospect News for February 29th   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
On Deck Baseball Prospects: Prospect News for February 29th
The 23-year-old can pump mid-90s gas and his curveball can be a knee-buckler.
Posted by scott at February 29, 2004 03:13 PM
www.ondeckbaseball.com /archives/000158.html   (4360 words)

  
 Born on February 29th - Gifts and Apparel : CafePress.com
Born on February 29th - Gifts and Apparel : CafePress.com
Born on February 29 is new and unique in style and color.
If you are born on Leap Year, you age very slowly.
www.cafepress.com /Leap_Year   (116 words)

  
 February 29th - Gamers Gateway
Wait, wait, does this date in time mean that guys advertise themselves?
No apparently on a leap year or maybe just on the 29th then a woman can ask a man to marry her
Think: someone sinking so low as to prostitute themselves on the altar of love.
www.gamers-gateway.com /vb/showthread.php?t=18737   (228 words)

  
 Words For My Enjoyment » 2004 » February
You are currently browsing the archive for February 2004.
Here are the awards that should have been given out tonight:
All content licensed under a Creative Commons License.
www.pauldavidson.net /2004/02   (511 words)

  
 2004 February archive at Binary Bonsai
Your eyes do not deceive you, it is so.
Under the cover of darkness this cold February weekend, a new layout has most certainly crept onto these very pages.
Bleeding the old and leaving it lying helpless - alone - in the dust.
binarybonsai.com /archives/2004/02   (303 words)

  
 Internet Archive: Details: Umphrey's McGee Live at Stones Throw on 2004-02-29
Internet Archive: Details: Umphrey's McGee Live at Stones Throw on 2004-02-29
Umphrey's McGeeUmphrey's McGee Live at Stones Throw on 2004-02-29 (February 29, 2004)
Date: February 29, 2004 (check for other copies)
www.archive.org /audio/etree-details-db.php?id=12536   (139 words)

  
 H O L L Y W O O D L A N D » 2004 » February   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
H O L L Y W O O D L A N D » 2004 »; February
I got this page back into shape again after its brief period of looking like Jo-Jo the Monkey Blog.
I just wanted to write something for the new blog…
www.sixsquare.com /wordpress/2004/02   (1093 words)

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