what I was thinking of: I was born on the 4th of January, so only once would I be four on the 4th.

isn't that what the OP is talking about?

I won't be five on the 5th, because I wasn't born on the 5th; it has no meaning.

as for a word for it, hmm. I like tsuwm's idea.

and welcome, Gene!!

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