Everything you need to know about the history of Pi Day

Pi Day is beloved by the scientific community worldwide as a way to celebrate the mathematical constant and engage in fun pie-related activities. Here's what to know about March 14.

What are the origins of Pi Day?occurred at the San Francisco Exploratorium on March 14, 1988. It was organized by physicist Larry Shaw, who chose the date because the Pi number aligned with the numerical date of 3.14, and it fell on Albert Einstein's birthday.The initial celebration was reportedly marked by a circular parade and the guests eating a variety of fruit pies. The museum continues to host the celebration every year.

The origins of the Pi number date back to the Ancient Greeks, with mathematician Archimedes calculating the estimated value of Pi. Over the years, the holiday became popularized in Western culture and celebrated by the scientific community across the U.S. Google famously released a Google Doodle on its search bar commemorating the date. Individuals who celebrate Pi Day commemorate the date in different ways, including the original celebration hosted by Shaw with pie eating and circular parades.

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