Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. February's unique length on the modern-day calendar is derived from the Romans' alterations and superstitions while they were in ...

The next leap year isn't tomorrow, but it's closer than you think. In 2028, February will stretch to 29 days, adding an extra square on the calendar that appears only once every four years. This extra ...

February is packed with social events and holidays, as it is Black History Month and also includes Valentine's Day and Presidents Day. Unfortunately, you won't have any extra day to enjoy the shortest ...

A leap year is the addition of an extra day into the calendar to ensure that the earth’s revolution around the sun is in line with the number of days within the year. It consists of 366 days as ...

Leap year. It's a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every four year phenom ...

With the end of February right around the corner, you might be wondering if the shortest month of the calendar year will be extended by a day, one leap day, if you will. Leap days and corresponding ...

It's not every year that you see February 29 on the calendar -- and it's not technically every four years either. Thursday is officially leap day. For some, its birthdate, or a day for special deals ...