10 Historical Events That Happened on Leap Day

These historical events came to pass on the rarest of days. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today were taking a look at major events that occurred on February 29, that extra day that comes but once every four years. Our countdown of historical events that happened on Leap Day includes Christopher Columbus Looks to a Lunar Eclipse, Hattie McDaniel Makes Oscar History, Hank Aaron Becomes MLBs Highest-Paid Player, and more! Has anything fascinating ever happened to you on a leap day? Share your experiences in the comments!

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