NATIONAL PI DAY
National
Pi Day on March 14th recognizes the mathematical constant π. Also known
as pi, the first three and most recognized digits are 3.14. The day is
celebrated by pi enthusiasts and pie lovers alike!
National Pi Day
Pi is the ratio between the circumference of a circle and its diameter. While the idea of pi has been known for nearly 4000 years, accurately calculating it has been something of slightly more recent mathematical development. By 2000 BC, the Egyptians and Babylonians accurately used the constant to build. Mathematicians such as Archimedes, Fibonacci, François Viète, Adriaan van Roomen, and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz all calculated pi by various methods. However, in 1706, Welsh mathematician William Jones introduced the Greek letter π to represent the ratio of a circle's circumference; pi.
How to Observe National Pi Day
- Celebrate the day with a slice of a pie cut using the mathematical constant of pi.
- Host a pie-eating contest.
- Discuss the significance of the number π.
- Watch the Life of Pi.
- Look for 3.14 in unexpected places. For example, prices, street numbers, or license plates.
- Finding 3.14 deals in as many versions of π as possible. For example Think pizza Pi as much as dessert kind of deals on this day! Get punny Geeky Greek Pi-inspired t-shirts deals. Visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for a National Pi Day lesson.
National Pi Day History
In 1988, Larry Shaw organized the earliest known official or large-scale celebration of Pi Day at the San Francisco Exploratorium. The Exploratorium continues to hold Pi Day celebrations.
On March 12, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a non-binding resolution (HRES 224) recognizing March 14, 2009, as National Pi Day.
PI FAQ
Q. Who holds the record for memorizing the most digits of pi?
A. In 2015, Rajveer Meena memorized 70,0000 decimal places of Pi as certified by Guinness World Records.
Q. Why do people eat pie on Pi Day?
A. People eat pie on Pi Day because the two words are homophones and
hearing that it's Pi Day makes people think of pie. Also, since pies are
usually round, they're an ideal way to celebrate Pi Day.
Also
Children's Craft Day
Learn About Butterflies Day
Potato Chip Day
Write Down Your Story Day
World Sleep Day
Today's Thought
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Ohhh World Sleep Day! Gotta go for that one - LOL. Have a great Pi Day!
ReplyDeleteThe time of sleeping through the night is long gone. How I miss those nights.
DeleteLove me a piece of the "pi"! My son tells me it's also Carl (his dog)'s birthday. A nice coincidence that makes it easy to remember, right?
ReplyDeleteA nice remembery. Years ago, did you read "Family Circle"? That was Dolly's word.
DeleteWhat a wonderful day to have. Now I just need a slice to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHave an amazing day! (((BIG HUGS)))
Pi Day was always a hit at school. Math classes usually had some type of special treat to go along with the lesson. It was always lots of fun. 😊
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