Days Until Pi Day
About Pi Day
Pi Day is celebrated on 3/14 because π ≈ 3.14159
📚 Interesting Facts
Pi Day is celebrated on 3/14 because π ≈ 3.14159
The first Pi Day celebration was organized by physicist Larry Shaw in 1988
In 2009, the US House of Representatives officially recognized Pi Day
At 1:59 PM on Pi Day, the date and time match the first 6 digits of pi (3.14159)
Pi has been calculated to over 62 trillion digits
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Eating pie (especially at 1:59 PM for maximum accuracy!)
Reciting as many digits of pi as possible from memory
Holding pi-recitation competitions and math challenges
Celebrating with circular foods like pizza and cookies
Learning about mathematics and the significance of pi
📜 Historical Events on This Day
First Pi Day celebration at San Francisco Exploratorium
US House of Representatives passed resolution recognizing Pi Day
'Super Pi Day' (3/14/15 at 9:26:53) won't happen again for 100 years
Why Count Down to Pi Day?
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