Leap Year Archives - ABC Columbia

Father and Son Celebrate Their 15th and 50th Birthdays Today

Feb 29, 2016 4:16 PM EST

Fred Shekoufeh and his son, Eric, were both born on Feb. 29. Fred is turning 15 today and Eric is celebrating his fifth birthday. Courtesy Eric Shekoufeh (ABC News) — It is rare enough to have a leap year birthday (Feb. 29). But one father also shares his leap year birthday with his son. Fred Shekoufeh is technically turning 15…

4 Leap Day Facts

It only happens once every four years.

Feb 29, 2016 3:59 PM EST

ABC Columbia Site Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It only happens once every four years. Monday is February 29th otherwise known as Leap Day. Here are some Leap Year fun facts: -Julius Caesar introduced the first Leap Year in 46 BC. -According to tradition, February 29th is a day designated for women to propose to men instead of the other way around. -People who…