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Leap Day Birthdays: These Celebs Were All Born on February 29

Leap Day Birthdays: These Celebs Were All Born on February 29

Leap Day is something that happens only once every four years and we’re taking a look at all of the celebs who were born on February 29.

There usually are only 28 days in the month of February, but every four years an extra day is added. The Earth’s orbit around the Sun actually takes 365 days and six hours, so those extra six hours are accounted for with Leap Day every four years.

Leap Day is happening on Saturday (February 29) and previous years it has taken place include 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004, 2000, etc.

People who are born on Leap Day usually choose to celebrate their birthdays on February 28 or March 1 for the years their actual birthday doesn’t happen.

Click inside to see a list of all the celebs born on Leap Day…

See the list of celebs born on Leap Day below!

Ja Rule

The rapper was born on Leap Day in 1976.

Antonio Sabato Jr

The General Hospital actor and former underwear model, who later went into politics, was born on Leap Day in 1972.

Dinah Shore

The late singer and actress was born on Leap Day in 1916. She passed away in 1994.

Mark Foster

The Foster the People lead singer was born on Leap Day in 1984.

Tony Robbins

The life coach and author was born on Leap Day in 1960.

Dennis Farina

The Law & Order actor and former police office was born on Leap Day in 1944. He passed away in 2013.

Jessie T. Usher

The Independence Day: Resurgence and Shaft actor was born on Leap Day in 1992.

Lena Gercke

The German fashion model, who won the first cycle of Germany’s Next Top Model and was the host of Austria’s Next Top Model, was born on Leap Day in 1988.

Cullen Jones

The American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist was born on Leap Day in 1984.

Lucian Grainge

The English businessman, who is the chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, was born on Leap Day in 1960.

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