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Google doodle celebrates the Denmark Constitution Day

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s Doodle celebrates Denmark Constitution Day, or Grundrofsdag. This holiday commemorates the signing of the Danish Constitution and its four amendments, which took place around June 5th. On this day in 1849, the original Constitution was adopted, marking the beginning…

Top 5 Beaches in South Carolina for a Peaceful Weekend

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

The Palmetto State is a popular destination for Americans looking to fulfill all their family vacation needs without spending too much. Aside from the great attractions in the city center, it’s the coast that sees the most out-of-town traffic. With…

Google doodle honors the Brazilian singer and actress ‘Bibi Ferreira’

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This doodle celebrates Brazilian icon Bibi Ferreira. Whether she sang in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish, her voice reached the hearts of millions around the world. Ferreira was born on this day in 1922 into an artistic family in Rio…

Google doodle celebrates the Croatia’s Statehood Day

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s Doodle celebrates Croatia’s Statehood Day, known locally as Dan Drjavnosti. On this day in 1990, Croatia established its first democratically elected parliament, taking a crucial step towards independence. To mark the 33rd Statehood Day, the president, prime minister and…

Double Cicada Brood 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates the “Cicada-Geddon” Event

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This Doodle honors “cicada-geddon,” the event on which two cicadas broods, XIII and XIX, will begin to emerge from the soil. It is both unusual and uncommon to observe this kind of thing. These two broods haven’t been seen together…

Google doodle celebrates Independence Day in Jordan

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s annual doodle celebrates Jordan’s Independence Day, also known as Eid al-Istiklaal. On this day in 1946, Jordan ended its British mandate and officially assumed sovereignty. Celebrations begin in the capital Amman, with citizens and local leaders taking part in…

Google doodle celebrates the accordion, a free-reed portable musical instrument

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This doodle celebrates the accordion, the heart of the folk musician. A musical instrument that produces sound by expanding and contracting the bellows. This is a free reed instrument, where the airflow causes the accordion reed to vibrate and produce…

Chilaquiles: Google Doodle honors the traditional Mexican breakfast dish

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This Doodle honors Chilaquiles, the popular Mexican meal that has found a place in kitchens and hearts all over the world. The Doodle was made by guest artist Chava Oropesa of Oakland. The Nahuatl language of the Aztecs is where…

Google doodle celebrates the Norway Constitution Day, locally known as Syttende Mai

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Syttende Mai, or Norway Constitution Day, is observed locally on today’s Doodle. One of the world’s oldest constitutions was signed on this day in 1814 when the Norwegian Constituent Assembly convened in Eidsvoll. Since 1836, people have observed Norway’s national…

Who is Hank Adams? Google doodle honors the lifestyle of Native American rights activist

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This doodle celebrates the 81st birthday of Hank Adams, a Native American rights activist known as a successful strategist, tactician, and negotiator. Starting in 1960, he helped resolve several important disputes between Native Americans and state and federal officials. Adams…