Google Celebrates Leap Day with a Leaping Frog Doodle.
Google Celebrates Leap Day with a Joyful Leaping Frog Doodle
Leap Day, the extra day we experience every four years, has arrived, and Google is marking the occasion with a delightful Doodle.
This year, a charming cartoon frog takes center stage, symbolizing the leap itself.
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A Playful Leap Across the “L”:
The animation depicts the frog positioned between the dates “February 28” and “March 1”. As the frog makes its spirited leap, the “February 29” label disappears. The scene unfolds against a tranquil pond backdrop, seamlessly integrating the Google logo. This playful animation adds a touch of whimsy and reminds us of the unique nature of this rare day.
Leap Year: Keeping Our Calendars Aligned
Leap Day, occurring on February 29th, is intentionally added to our calendars approximately every four years. This practice, dating back over 2,000 years, ensures our widely used Gregorian calendar remains synchronized with the Earth’s orbit around the sun. The Gregorian calendar, while widely accepted, is not a perfect reflection of the Earth’s orbital cycle. The Earth takes slightly longer than 365 days to complete its orbit, precisely 365.2422 days to be exact.
Adjusting for the Extra Hours:
Leap Year helps bridge this gap by adding an extra day, making it a 366-day year instead of the standard 365. This adjustment accounts for the additional six hours the Earth takes to complete its orbit each year. The last Leap Day occurred in 2020, and the next one will be celebrated in 2028.
Celebrating Leap Day Birthdays:
Those born on February 29th, fondly known as “leaplings”, have a unique birthday experience. They officially celebrate their birthdays every four years. In non-leap years, they face the choice of celebrating on February 28th, selecting another close date, or waiting for the next Leap Day. This distinctive birthday scenario has often sparked humorous anecdotes and occasional bureaucratic challenges. Interestingly, only approximately 5 million people worldwide (around 0.06% of the global population) are leaplings.
Beyond the Doodle: A Glimpse into Doodles’ History:
In addition to the delightful Leap Day 2024 Doodle, Google shared fascinating facts about the origins of Google Doodles. Since 1998, when the first Doodle was created, Google has designed over 5,000 of these creative illustrations.
The very first Doodle served a unique purpose; Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin used it to inform users of their absence during the Burning Man festival. Over time, Doodles have evolved into a cherished tradition, adding a touch of artistic flair to Google’s search engine and celebrating various significant occasions, cultural events, and notable personalities.
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