Pies from the Parkland College Library, Pi Day, 2006
Pi Day – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pi Day and Pi Approximation Day are two unofficial holidays held to celebrate the mathematical constant π (Pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14 in American date format), sometimes at 1:59pm; Pi Approximation Day may be observed on any of several dates, most often July 22 (22/7 – in European date format – is a popular approximation of π).
March 14 happens to be Albert Einstein’s birthday, among others, and it is common to sing “Happy birthday Dear Albert”. Massachusetts Institute of Technology often mails out its acceptance letters to be delivered to prospective students on Pi Day.[1]
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I live not too far from M.I.T. and I didn’t know that about the acceptance letters. Very cool. While we are on the subject, have you seen the movie ‘Pi’?
Yes, I’ve seen it. It was interesting, and a bit strange. My kind of movie. ;^)