Famous Leap Year Events
In the No. 1 Billboard best-selling song of this leap year, Justin Bieber advises his ex that “if you think that I’m still holdin’ on to somethin’/You should go and love yourself.”
2016
This NBA superstar, known as His Airness, has the highest recorded vertical jump in NBA history, reaching 48 inches.
Michael Jordan
“The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” short story was an early literary success for this well-known American novelist.
Mark Twain
Leap year babies are sometimes called this as a nickname!
What are leapers or leaplings.
The last leap year was what year?
2020
“Do you believe in miracles? Yessssssss!” was the unforgettable catch-phrase of this leap year’s most remarkable sporting achievement.
1980
The quadruple version of this forward-take-off figure skating jump was only landed in competition for the first time two years ago, but countless top skaters have a handle on the triple version.
The Axel
“The race is not always to the swift” is the moral of this fable involving one animal known for leaping and one, um, not.
"The Tortoise and the Hare"
The first warrants for arrest kicked off these trials on Leap Day February 29th, 1692.
What are the Salem witch trials!
What the ocean say to the beach?
What is nothing it just waved
On this day in 1937 Vernon Rudolph is famous for creating his signature warm glazed donut in Charlotte, North Carolina.
What is Krispy Kreme!
Javier Sotomayor of Cuba has been the world record-holder in this track and field event for more than three decades, achieving 8 feet, one-quarter inch.
The high jump
Hop to it! This animal known for its jumping is the largest marsupial on Earth.
the kangaroo
After winning the historic 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama gave his victory speech to hundreds of thousands of people in this Chicago location.
Grant Park
We’re going to…oh, wait, we’re already here. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated Miami for the 2020 NBA Championship in this famous location.
Disney World
Guess me, maybe? Here’s a video clue featuring the No. 2 song in this clearly much more innocent leap year. This song premiered in what year?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhb03MsjCdw
(from 1:16 till 1:57)
2012
Got game? Here’s a video clue showing not only a great wall-climbing ninth-inning catch by DeWayne Wise 15 years ago in Chicago, but one that helped save this truly rare baseball event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk9nLy-A0qI
(first 21 seconds)
A perfect game
Nothing borderline about it: This medium-sized herding dog can jump six feet.
Border Collie
“Talk less! Smile more! Don't let them know what you're against or what you're for!” sings this ill-fated presidential election candidate in the play “Hamilton.”
Aaron Burr
What is the signature Mardi Gras dessert?
What is King Cake
Which of these years was a leap year?
A. 1896
B. 1900
C. 1902
D. 1910
B : 1900!
This leaping NFL receiver played for the Minnesota Vikings for 7 of his 14 career years.
Randy Moss
“Always let your conscience be your guide,” this supporting character tells the protagonist in what is – no lie! – the only Disney animated film with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Jiminy Cricket
The odds of being born on February 29th are 1 in this number.
about one in 1,461, as Feb. 29 only comes around once every 1,461 days.
Louisiana is responsible for over 90% of the U.S. supply of what seafood?
What is crawfish