1. Kansas Celebrated Its First Leap Year Day in 1856
February 29, 1856, was the first leap year day to be celebrated in the state of Kansas. Kansas was still a territory at the time, as it wouldn’t officially become a state until 1861.

2. Kansas Had a Secret Leap Year Society
In the early 20th century, Kansas had a secret society known as the Leap Year Club. Membership was limited to women who were born on February 29. The club would meet every four years on Leap Day to celebrate their unique birthday.

3. The Leaping Responsibility Company Was Founded in Kansas
The Leaping Responsibility Company was founded in Manhattan, Kansas, in 2012. The company’s mission is to encourage people to use their extra day on Leap Year Day to do something positive for themselves or their community.

4. A Leap Year Baby in Kansas Gave Birth to Her Own Leap Year Baby
In 2008, a woman from Topeka, Kansas, who was born on February 29, gave birth to her own leap year baby. Both mother and child now share the same unique birthday.

5. Kansas State University Celebrates Leap Year Day in a Unique Way
Kansas State University has a tradition of celebrating Leap Year Day by having a “leap” parade. Participants dress up in frog costumes and march through the campus. The tradition began in 1912 and is still going strong today.