Pi Day is celebrated annually on March 14th (written 3/14) to commemorate the mathematical constant pi. The holiday began in 1988 when a physicist organized the first celebration to highlight pi's first three digits. Now Pi Day is celebrated worldwide through math-related activities like reciting digits of pi or math competitions in schools. Pi has many applications in fields like geometry, physics, and probability theory. It has grown in popularity over the years with participation from institutions, organizations, and businesses. Pi Day is a fun way to educate about the importance of pi in mathematics and its many uses.