Leap Year
A year containing one additional day (February 29th) to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the year 2000 a leap year?
Yes. While years divisible by 100 are usually not leap years, years divisible by 400 are the exception.
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