I will celebrate π (PI) doing 3 things.
#.1) Celebrate that we can draw circles thanks to this GREAT number.
- Einstien Pi Day
Because of its ability helps to define the circle, π is found in many formula in trigonometry and geometry, especially those concerning circles, ellipses or spheres. It is also found in formula used in other parts of science such as number theory, statistics, fractals, thermodynamics, mechanics and electromagnetism. The uniqueness of π makes it one of the most widely known mathematical constants both in and out of the scientific community: Several books devoted to it have been published. Attempts to memorize the value of π with increasing precision have led to records of over 67,000 digits. Who has time for such a time pirate.
The Great Pyramid at Giza, constructed 2589–2566 BC, was built with a perimeter of about 1760 cubits and a height of about 280 cubits; the ratio 1760/280 ≈ 6.2857 is approximately equal to 2π ≈ 6.2832. Based on this correlation, some historians concluded that the pyramid builders had knowledge of π and deliberately designed the pyramid to incorporate the proportions of a circle. Others maintain that the suggested relationship to π is merely a coincidence, because there is no evidence that the pyramid builders had any knowledge of π, and because the dimensions of the pyramid are based on other factors
#.2) Celebrate Albert Einsteins Birthday (March 14)
#.3) Celebrate that our government can agree on something.
In 2009 it became official, when House Resolution 224 of the first session of the U.S. 111th Congress was passed, designating every March 14 as a day to encourage “schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics.” But somewhere along the way a silent E crept in to bring us to culinary merriment.
I think I'll have some PIE, with my π.
How will you celebrate your PI day.
Don't be driving in circles.
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