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U.S. Route 66: Google doodle celebrates the ‘Historic Route 66’

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

In today’s video Doodle, you’ll go on the ultimate American road trip, a trip down Route 66. The legendary roadway connects Chicago, Illinois and Santa Monica, California, and is famed…

Toots Thielemans: Google doodle celebrates 100th birthday of Belgian jazz musician

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

When Toots Thielemans, a Belgian musician and composer, played a little instrument, it produced heartfelt tones. He created a reputation for himself in the jazz genre thanks to his chromatic…

Krzysztof Komeda: Google doodle celebrates 91st birthday of Polish film music composer and jazz pianist

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s Doodle honours Krzysztof Komeda, a well-known film composer, jazz pianist, and medical doctor from Poland, who turns 91 today. Despite never having received professional training in composition, harmony, or…

Google doodle celebrates South Africa’s Freedom Day

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s Doodle honours South Africa’s Freedom Day, which marks the 20th anniversary of the country’s first democratic elections, which took place on this day in 1994. The elections resulted in…

Koningsdag: Google doodle celebrates King’s Day

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s Doodle honours King’s Day, also known as Koningsdag. Every year on April 27th, Dutch communities gather to honour the Dutch king’s birthday and celebrate their heritage. This national holiday…

Earth Day 2022: 5 tech tips to help to the planet’s well-being

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

It may be difficult to keep track of the environmental impact of technology given its rapid advancement. While Earth Day is a worldwide event, the lifestyle improvements you can make…

Earth Day 2022: Google doodle highlights the impact of climate change on everyday life

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Google Doodle is known for making creative and amusing animations to commemorate key days throughout the world, and it has done it once again on the occasion of World Earth…

Dr. Elvira Rawson: Google doodle celebrates 155th birthday of ‘the mother of women’s rights in Argentina’

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s Doodle honours Dr. Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane, a notable first-wave feminist in Argentina who was also one of the country’s first female doctors, who was born on this day…

What is Earth Day, and Why does it matter?

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Earth Day is an annual celebration that takes place on April 22nd all around the world. It honours Earth’s environmental diversity while also emphasising methods to safeguard our world. It…

Sơn Đoòng Cave: Google doodle celebrates the Hang Sơn Đoòng

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

The massive Sn ong Cave is a natural feature unlike any other on Earth, located deep among the remote jungles of central Vietnam’s Phong Nha-K Bàng National Park, a UNESCO…