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Join us in commemorating the day that changed the way we search for information - Google Commemoration Day! Discover fun facts, tips, and tricks to enhance your browsing experience.
Get ready to celebrate the impact of one of the world's most popular search engines on September 7 for Google Commemoration Day! This day commemorates the founding of Google in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. From its humble beginnings as a small start-up company, Google has become a household name and an integral part of our daily lives. Whether you use it for research, entertainment, or communication, Google continues to revolutionize the way we access information. So let's take a moment to appreciate this incredible technological advancement and all that it has brought us over the years.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origin of Google</div><div class='timeline-text'>Larry Page and Sergey Brin begin work on a search engine project for their PhD studies at Stanford University called "Backrub".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Naming of Google</div><div class='timeline-text'>"Backrub" is renamed as "Google", a play on the mathematical term 'googol', signaling the company's mission to organize a seemingly infinite amount of information.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Google's Official Incorporation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Google is officially incorporated in California on September 4, with its initial public offering following in 2004.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of AdWords</div><div class='timeline-text'>AdWords, now known as Google Ads, is introduced, marking the start of Google's advertising services.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launch of Google Maps</div><div class='timeline-text'>Google Maps is launched, offering satellite imagery, street maps, and 360° panoramic views of streets.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Android Unveiled</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Android-powered smartphone is unveiled. Google's open-source operating system revolutionizes the mobile industry.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a Google-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Decorate your party space with the iconic Google colors and logos, and serve snacks and drinks inspired by Google products such as Android cupcakes or Chromecast cocktails.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a trip to Google headquarters</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you live near one of the many Google offices around the world, plan a trip to visit their headquarters and take a tour to learn more about the company's history and innovations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a tech trivia game night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends for a fun and competitive tech trivia game night, featuring questions about Google's history, products, and famous employees.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a documentary about Google</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some snacks and drinks, and settle in for a movie night featuring a documentary about Google's rise to prominence and its impact on the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a charity supported by Google</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>In honor of Google Commemoration Day, make a donation to a charity or non-profit organization that is supported by Google through their philanthropic arm, Google.org.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates an important milestone in technology</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Google Commemoration Day commemorates the anniversary of the founding of the world's most popular search engine. It's a chance to reflect on how far technology has come and the impact Google has had on our daily lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a reminder of the power of innovation and creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Google Commemoration Day is a celebration of the incredible minds behind one of the most successful companies in the world. It serves as a reminder that through determination, creativity, and innovation, anything is possible.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On Google Commemoration Day, people from all over the world come together to celebrate and appreciate the impact that Google has had on their lives. It's a chance for unity and gratitude towards a company that has made our lives easier and more connected.</p></div></div>
Google Commemoration Day is celebrated on September 7th every year. In 2024 Google Commemoration Day will occur on a Saturday.
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