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Leap Day throughout history

A look back at some historical highlights and birthdays on Feb. 29.
President George Washington proclaimed Jay\'s Treaty, which settled some outstanding differences with Britain, in effect.
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1796

President George Washington proclaimed Jay's Treaty, which settled some outstanding differences with Britain, in effect.

Credit: AP Photo

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