Pi Day 2010!

Sunday, Mar. 14 2010 | Author: Noemi

Not all of you may know it, but today is Pi Day 2010! Now, I do not really have to explain to you the reason behind today being Pi Day, do I? In case the obvious is lost on you, check the date. Today is March 14, 2010. In figures, that 3/14/2010. Now you’re catching on…

The official web site for this holiday can be found at Pi Day. Just to refresh your memory, here is a little something from the official web site:

Pi, Greek letter ( ), is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi Day is celebrated by math enthusiasts around the world on March 14th. Pi = 3.1415926535…

With the use of computers, Pi has been calculated to over 1 trillion digits past the decimal. Pi is an irrational number meaning it will continue infinitely without repeating. The symbol for pi was first used in 1706 by William Jones, but was popular after it was adopted by the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler in 1737.

Through the web site, you can actually send a greeting to your geeky friends who would love to celebrate Pi Day with you. The options via an eCard, via Twitter, or via Facebook. Whichever venue you choose, you will be sure to impress those who care.

Here’s another piece of trivia – today is Albert Einstein’s birthday as well! Now how’s that for coincidence? Check out your local geek hangouts; there’s probably free pie going around. No pun intended.

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10 Responses for "Pi Day 2010!"

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March 14th, 2010 at 02:50
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Can’t wait for 3.14 (North America)! I like the graphic you posted! I have a t-shirt with the same Image I got at mathematicianspictures.com. Gonna sport the shirt, eat some Pi and watch some pi day related videos online!
Chris

March 14th, 2010 at 15:06
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Or… It’s Mother’s day in England.
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March 14th, 2010 at 20:44
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this is a very signifant day for 3.14
PI DAY

March 14th, 2010 at 20:48
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3.14 is a dumb day for pie and this is a stupid day to even think about pie pie pie pie pie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
banana

March 14th, 2010 at 20:49
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hi pi day is so awesome!
PIE DAY 3.14

March 14th, 2010 at 20:53
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Hi pie day is the stupidist day on earth who even came up with pie day
Dora

March 15th, 2010 at 17:29
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Hope you guys had some pie (or PI ) today! ;)
Geek The Library Week

March 17th, 2010 at 03:30
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