Local woman celebrates Leap Day birthday

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — There’s a 1 in 1,500 chance someone is born on Leap Day, and one New Hanover County resident is counting her luck.

Laura Mangin celebrates her actual birthday every Leap Year on the day, but every other year, she chooses to celebrate on February 28 and March 1.

This year, Mangin said family friends went all out by throwing her a surprise party Sunday night. She said she’s always enjoyed having a unique birthday.

“I do actually remember being zero and nobody else can say that about themselves,” Mangin said. “It was super cool to have a birthday that was different, and I actually thought it was super fun to be able to pick my own birthday.”

Over the years, Mangin said she’s met only a few other Leap Day babies and enjoys joking that her husband is almost 40 years older than her.