Pi Day: It’s a special day for those who love mathematics and want to honor Albert Einstein. Every year 14th March is observed as Pi Day to commemorate the mathematical constant Pi. One of the greatest physicists of all time, Einstein was born on Pi Day, 14th March 1879.
What is Pi Day?
Pi Day is observed every year on 14th March to celebrate the mathematical constant, Pi (π). The data, when written in the format of month/day (3/14), matches the first three digits of the Pi.
Pi Day: History
The value of the Pi was first calculated by Mathematician Archimedes of Syracuse. Later, it was accepted by the scientific community when Leonhard Euler used the Pi symbol in 1737.
The first Pi Day was celebrated in 1988 by American physicist Larry Shaw and as part of the celebrations, people also eat pie on this day or participate in competitions.
Pi Day: Celebrations
Pi Day is celebrated by lovers of mathematics every year by Pi recital competitions and Pi Day workouts to encourage interest in learning and practicing mathematics.