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Pedro Zamora (L), the first openly gay man with AIDS in popular media, was also a Leap Day baby, having been born in 1972.
The retired hockey player celebrates his 40th birthday (or is it his 10th birthday?) in 2024.
The jazz musician and big band leader composed numerous songs and took part in many historical recordings, such as the original 1930 recording of 'Georgia on My Mind.' Jimmy Dorsey was born on Leap Day 1904.
The American baseball player, also known as the "Wild Horse of the Osage," was born on February 29, 1904.
The film director behind 1927's 'Wings,' the first movie to ever win the Oscar for Best Picture, was born on Leap Day 1896.
The American astronaut was born on February 29, 1936.
Sources: (Mental Floss) (USA Today) (Us Weekly) (24/7 Wall St.) (Ranker)
The MLB legend lived until 99, but because he was born on Leap Day 1924, Al Rosen only 'really' celebrated 22 birthdays.
The award-winning actor, best known for playing Moe Greene in 'The Godfather' (1972), was born on February 29, 1936. He passed away in 2015.
Of all the 266 popes in the history of the Catholic Church, Paul III is the only one to have been born on a Leap Day, in 1468.
The Italian composer, best known for writing the famous operas 'The Barber of Seville,' 'William Tell,' and 'Cinderella,' was born on February 29, 1792.
The actress, singer, and TV personality was born on February 29 in 1916. Dinah Shore passed away at the age of 77 in 1994, effectively celebrating 19 birthdays.
The front man of the band Foster the People turns 40 in 2024. Foster was born on a Leap Day in 1984.
The former prime minister of India was born on February 29, 1896.
The actor, best known for portraying Dominick "Sonny" Carisi, Jr. on 'Law and Order: SVU,' was born in 1980.
The famous motivational speaker was born on February 29, 1960. Robbins is turning 64, or celebrating his sweet sixteen as a Leap Year baby.
The rapper was born in 1976, so, technically, Ja Rule will celebrate his 12th birthday in 2024.
The actor, best known for his roles in horror movies such as 'Dawn of the Dead' (1978) and 'Halloween' (2007), is also a Leap Day baby. Ken Foree was born in 1948.
The actor, best known for his roles in TV shows such as 'Crime Story' and 'Law & Order,' as well as films such as 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998), was born on Leap Day 1944.
Cullen Jones was part of the American men's swimming team that set a world record at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. He was born on Leap Day 1984.
The actor, best known for his role in the TV show 'The Boys,' was born on February 29, 1992.
The infamous serial killer was born on a Leap Day in 1956. She was executed in 2003.
Born into slavery on Leap Day 1840, William Harvey Carney became the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War.
The rapper, poet, and actor, best known for starring in the 1998 independent film 'Slam,' was born on Leap Day 1972.
The inventor of the first modern submarine was born on February 29, 1840.
Annie Blanche Banks, better known as Tempest Storm, was a prolific burlesque performer. She was born on Leap Day 1928.
The inventor of the shorthand system of writing was a Leap Day baby. John Byrom was born on February 29, 1692, in Manchester, England.
Antonio Sabàto Jr. first became famous as an underwear model for Calvin Klein. He then became known for playing Jagger Cates on 'General Hospital' from 1992 to 1995. He is also a Leap Day baby. He was born in 1972 in Rome, Italy.
The swimmer is one of America's most decorated Paralympic athletes, with 29 medals. Long was born on Leap Day 1992.
The Canadian NHL legend, known as the "Pocket Rocket," was born on February 29, 1936.
The French film actress was the first winner of the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1946. Michèle Morgan was born on Leap Day 1920.
Being born on a Leap Day is a rather rare event. In fact, the chances of being born on a Leap Day are only one in 1,461, compared with the probability of being born on any other given day in a year, which is one in 365. Still, there are quite a few notable people who were born on February 29, many of whom you might not even know about.
Curious? Click through the following gallery and get to know the famous people who were born on a Leap Day.
Notable people born on Leap Day
From actors to musicians
CELEBRITY February 29
Being born on a Leap Day is a rather rare event. In fact, the chances of being born on a Leap Day are only one in 1,461, compared with the probability of being born on any other given day in a year, which is one in 365. Still, there are quite a few notable people who were born on February 29, many of whom you might not even know about.
Curious? Click through the following gallery and get to know the famous people who were born on a Leap Day.