Leap Year baby Jacqueline Dodgson from Blackpool is the oldest 21-year-old in Lancashire

Jacqueline, is really 84 today but because she was born in a Leap Year, she has only celebrated her actual birthday 21 times.
By Richard Hunt
Published 29th Feb 2024, 11:25 BST
Updated 29th Feb 2024, 12:05 BST
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Meet Leap Year baby Jacqueline Dodgson who is the oldest 21-year-old in Lancashire.

The South Shore resident has celebrated her 21st birthday - again!

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Jacqueline, is really 84 today but because she was born in a Leap Year, she has only celebrated her actual birthday 21 times.

Meet Leap Year baby Jacqueline Dodgson - the oldest 21-year-old in LancashireMeet Leap Year baby Jacqueline Dodgson - the oldest 21-year-old in Lancashire
Meet Leap Year baby Jacqueline Dodgson - the oldest 21-year-old in Lancashire

She was born in Derby on February 29, 1940, and as she grew up Jacqueline got used to celebrating her birthday on February 28, until her 'real' birthday came around again.

She said: "I've been looking forward to my birthday - and when I say I'm 21 I'm telling the truth, aren't I?"

Jacqueline, who struggles with mobility and is a widow, has been celebrating with her carer.

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