Now, to the other big story of the day: it's Leap Day, February 29th. The odds of a birthday today: one in 1461.</s>ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Leaplings, as they're called, and include motivational speaker Tony Robbins.</s>TONY ROBBINS: What is it that's shaping that person's ability to contribute?</s>AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: American rapper and actor Ja Rule.</s>ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Singer-songwriter Gretchen Christopher who co-founded the popular 1950s group the Fleetwoods.</s>ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Today isn't just for Leaplings. Everyone can take part. As we heard in last week episode of the NBC sitcom, "30 Rock."</s>AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: (as Jenna) Perhaps a leap of faith.</s>AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Way back when, women in Ireland, among many places, weren't allowed to propose marriage to a man, except on February 29th.</s>ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: It's believed that tradition started in fifth century Ireland, though it's been attributed to various historical figures. According to legend, Saint Brigid complained to Saint Patrick that women had to wait too long for their suitors to pop the question.</s>AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Saint Patrick's solution: women could take matters into their own hands on this one extra day in the year.</s>ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: But for those of you thinking about getting married today, in Greece: Brides beware. It is considered unlucky there.
Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish highlight some people born on Leap Day.