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Google doodle celebrates the popcorn, a movie-time and classic late-night snack

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

You won’t believe that today’s interactive Doodle celebrates your favorite movie companion and classic midnight snack: popcorn. The game made Doodle history by allowing more players to join a match at the same time than ever before. You can play…

International Day of Sign Languages: Do Different Countries Use Different Sign Languages?

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Seven years ago, the United Nations declared September 23 as International Day of Sign Languages to promote the inclusion and preservation of sign languages and Deaf culture. Sign language was developed for the communication needs of deaf and hearing impaired…

Google doodle honors the Oskar Picht, a German teacher and inventor who created the first braille typewriter

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s custom Doodle honours Oskar Picht, a German teacher and inventor who invented the first braille typewriter. It was made by Kiel-based artist Ute Dietz. His incredible creation made it possible for blind individuals to write braille more quickly and…

Google doodle celebrates the Saudi Arabia’s National Day

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s doodle celebrates Saudi Arabia’s National Day. On this day in 1932, Saudis celebrated the founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On National Day, citizens decorate the streets with the green flag, as seen in today’s artwork, and take…

Google doodle celebrates the Armenia’s Independence Day

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s doodle celebrates Armenia’s Independence Day. On this day in 1991, the Armenian people voted for independence, officially ending Soviet rule. Independence Day symbolizes the restoration of the Armenian nation, and many celebrations are held across Armenia. Crowds gather at…

Google doodle honors the Cuban American silent film actor and activist ‘Emerson Romero’

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this doodle honors Cuban-American silent film actor and activist Emerson Romero, whose inspiring actions on and off the screen. He is credited with inventing some of the first technologies to make movies accessible to…

Google Doodle Celebrates the Chile National Holidays

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s doodle celebrates a Chilean national holiday. On this day in 1810, Chile established the Primera Junta de Gobierno (First Congress), a step towards independence from Spain that sparked the independence movement. Parties and parades are held across the country…

Google Doodle Celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This doodle celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Tet Trung Tu in Vietnam and Chuseok in Korea. The holiday has been observed since the 10th century BC. Celebrated in the 1st century BC, it always falls during the full…

Google doodle celebrates the birthday of Scottish musician, producer, and DJ ‘Sophie Xeon’

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This music video doodle features the song “Immaterial” by Scottish musician, producer and DJ Sophie Zeon, known in music circles as SOPHIE. As a child, Sophie was introduced to electronic and rave music through cassettes by her father and soon…

Google doodle celebrates the scoubidous — the France knotting craft

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This doodle celebrates Scoubidous, a brightly colored yarn that can be knotted to create intricate artwork and designs. On this day in 2015, people from La Chapelle-Saint-Hursin, France, set the record for the longest scoubidou. Scoubidou’s origins date back to…