'Leaplings' are people born on 29 February - and many of them came together to celebrate their birthdays.

Special birthday party held for those born in a leap year

Danielle Perrier was born on 29 February during a leap year and is making the most of being able to celebrate on her official birthday.

Woman celebrates 10th birthday despite being born in 1984

People born on February 29, known as leaplings, only get to officially celebrate their birthdays once every four years. 

A musician from Gorleston in Norfolk went to the cinema and ended up with a marriage proposal on the big screen!




The retired hairdresser, who turns 100 on February 29, will be marking the big day with her family.

Raenell is so proud of her rare birthday that she set up an organisation for people born on February 29 - and now has 11,000 members.

Babies born today - on February 29th - join the 4.1 million worldwide who only get a birthday once every four years.

David Kennedy, 32, was stunned when his son Harrison was born on exactly the same day. 

Like the Olympics it only comes around once every four years. Today is the one day when women can traditionally propose to their partner.