Google doodle celebrates Iceland National Day
The present Doodle observes Iceland National Day, a yearly holiday commemorating the day in 1944 when the nation officially became a sovereign republic. Festivities fall on June 17 in honor…
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Google doodle celebrates Dragon Boat Festival
This year, June 14 denotes the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar the day of the yearly Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwujie. The present Doodle praises…
Google doodle celebrates the 155th birthday of Portuguese artist Aurélia de Souza
The present Doodle praises the 155th birthday of Portuguese artist Aurélia de Souza, one of only a handful few ladies whose work was shown in exhibitions close by Portugal’s great…
Google Doodle Celebrates Russia’s National Day
Happy Russia Day! The present Doodle, represented by Moscow-based guest artist Ksenia Kopalova, recognizes Russia’s National Day or essentially “Russia Day.” On this day in 1990, Russia broadcasted state sovereignty…
Google Doodle Celebrates Philippines Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Philippines! On this day in 1898, a public reading of the Philippine Declaration of Independence in Cavite el Viejo (modern-day Kawit) proclaimed the archipelago a sovereign nation.…
UEFA Euro 2020: Google doodle celebrates the starting of European Football Championship
Google Doodle on Friday denoted the start of the UEFA European Football Championship wishing luck to all the competing teams. A staple tournament for football fans worldwide since 1960, this…
Google Doodle Celebrates Portugal’s National Day
Happy Dia de Camões, Portugal! Portugal interestingly observes its national day in remembrance of one of the country’s most influential poets: Luís de Camões. The present Doodle honors this nation-wide…
Roberto Cantoral: Google doodle celebrates 85th Birthday of Mexican pianist, guitarist, singer and composer
The present Doodle, illustrated by guest artist Totoi Semerena, celebrates Mexican pianist, guitarist, singer, poet, activist, and composer Roberto Cantoral. He soundtracked a booming era of romantic Latin pop with…
Google doodle celebrates Denmark’s Constitution Day
Happy Constitution Day, Denmark! The present Doodle observes Denmark’s Constitution Day (Grundlovsdag), a festival of national pride that celebrates the anniversary of one, yet two historical achievements in the Scandinavian…
Google doodle celebrates Italy’s 75th Republic Day
The present Doodle observes Italy’s 75th Republic Day, or Festa della Repubblica as it is known locally. On this day in 1946, Italians voted a in a referendum that formed…