Updated on: 29 February, 2024 05:18 PM IST |Shweta Shah
A once-in-four-year phenomenon has occurred today, and we call it the leap year. One extra day in February makes 2024 all the more special. Did you know there are around five million people who celebrate their birthdays on February 29? Imagine cutting your birthday cake only once every four years! From these five million people, here are five famous personalities who were born on Leap Day, February 29. Read on to see who made it to the list.
1. Morarji Desai
The fourth Prime Minister of India, Morarji Desai, was born on February 29, 1896. He served as the Indian PM from 1977 to 1979. Desai was a brave freedom fighter and played a crucial role in helping India be free from British rule.He was imprisoned three times during India's independence struggle.
2. Prakash Nanjappa
The popular Indian shooter was born on the leap day, February 29, 1976. Prakash is a passionate athlete and has won several accolades for the country.
3. Rukimini Devi Arundale
The thesophist, dancer, and choreographer of Indian classical dance was also born on February 29, 1904. She was the first woman to be elected to the Rajya Sabha for elections.
4. Mark Foster
Mark Derek Foster, a popular American musician, singer, and songwriter, was born on February 29, 1984. His band Foster released a breakthrough album, namely Torches in 2011, Supermodel in 2014, and Sacred Hearts Club in 2017.
