Birthday Bonanza: 47 Birthdays on Jan 1!

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January 1 features an unusual occurrence with 47 birthdays celebrated on the same day, raising questions about the statistical likelihood of such a coincidence. Participants express surprise and humor regarding the situation, with some joking about potential cheating. The thread also includes congratulations for those celebrating their birthdays and well-wishes for the New Year. Monique, who initiated a similar discussion in another forum, receives acknowledgment for her contribution. Overall, the conversation highlights the fun and unexpected nature of shared birthdays on New Year's Day.
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Whoow ... I see an amazing number of birthday's today Jan 1.
47 birthday's!
Don't believe that is statistcally normal. What a co-incidence ... or some people cheated? ;-)
 
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Originally posted by Monique
I started the same thread in General Discussion :)
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11849"
Smart girl ;-)
and btw ... congratulations for all these 47 guys and galls.
And for you Monique a big new year smack and have fun in 2004!
 
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Originally posted by pelastration
Smart girl ;-)
and btw ... congratulations for all these 47 guys and galls.
And for you Monique a big new year smack and have fun in 2004!
Thanks! Three nieuw jaars smakken back!
 

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