Pi Day
Pi Pie at Delft University
Pi Day or Pie Approximation Day is a day when people around the world celebrate the number pi. They also eat pie to celebrate the pun as both words sound the same. Pi Day is held on March 14.
History
On Pi Day 2004, Daniel Tammet recited 22,514 decimal digits of π.[1]
On March 14, 2010, Google made a sign celebrating Pi Day, with the word Google laid over images of circles and nothing else but pi symbols
Pi Day Media
Pi Day related offer at a country food market
Pi Approximation Day is often observed on 22 July (22/7), though this circle is not perfect at illustrating pi.
A grocery store selling pies for $3.14 on Pi Day
Creme pie in celebration of Pi day showing the greek letter and the first digits of Pi.
References
- ↑ Bank, Alan (March 13, 2009). "Pi Queen holds throne", Daily Pilot. Retrieved 2010-03-14.