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Google often celebrates holidays and milestones with unique, themed drawings of their logo – so-called “Google Doodles.” Juneteenth happened to fall on Father’s Day this year, and the Google Doodle to celebrate it was created, fittingly, by a father-son duo.  Jerome and Jeromyah Jones, two artists based in Virginia, said they were inspired in part by the “commonalities we see during this year that the two holidays coincide.” The painting includes a man with a child on his… Source link

Black British composer, teacher and opera singer Amanda Aldridge is being remembered today as the latest Google Doodle celebrates her life and career.Google Doodles often change the classic Google logo to incorporate a historical figure or special occasion relating to a specific date. The Google image for Friday, June 17 features a pairing of Aldridge with a doodle of musical treble clefs on either side.The woman displayed is Aldridge, who is known for her work as a composer who… Source link

More than three centuries after he sought to bring Russia closer to Europe, Russians on Thursday marked the 350th birthday of tsar Peter the Great with the country deeply isolated over the Ukraine conflict. Inspired by time spent abroad, Peter made huge efforts to modernize his vast and under-developed nation during his rule from 1682 to 1725, most famously building St. Petersburg as Russia’s “window to Europe.” Celebrations will be held in his namesake city and Moscow to mark the… Source link

Google Maps’ Street View feature was created 15 years ago, and since then, has added more than 220 billion Street View images from over 100 countries and territories. Many of us have taken advantage of its capabilities, especially scoping out unknown locations before heading there in person. To celebrate the anniversary, the company announced upgrades today, including a feature on its iOS and Android apps that will display historical Street View imagery right on… Source link

Artwork by Casielle Santos-Gaerlan In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Yahoo commissioned first generation Filipino-American illustrator and fine artist Casielle Santos-Gaerlan to re-imagine the Yahoo logo. Santos-Gaerlan, a Brooklyn native, sees the month of May as a chance to highlight the greatness of the community, but also as a chance to reflect on the progress still needed ahead. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate the stories of Asians, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and how… Source link

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – You may notice a Route 66 theme if you use Google this weekend. The search engine is celebrating a a significant date in the history of Route 66. On this date 96 years ago, the name “U.S. 66″ was first proposed for the cross-country route. Historians say Springfield, Missouri is recognized as the “Birthplace of Route 66″ based on activities and events that happened that day. Route66News.com cites research from Missouri State University’s Thomas Peters that… Source link

Designed by Laura Callaghan As we head into March, Yahoo is reimagining its logo in celebration of Women’s History Month. Yahoo tapped Irish illustrator Laura Callaghan to create a design that would capture the strength and accomplishments of females across the globe. “It’s a chance to reflect on all that has come before and how far there is to go.” Using the theme of “Impact to Inspo”, Callaghan looked for ways to communicate the importance of collaboration and momentum. “I wanted… Source link

Happy Twosday! Feb. 22, or 2/22/22, falls on a Tuesday, making it a holiday all its on – “Twosday.” It’s a palindrome date, meaning it can be read the same forward and backward. According to Keloland.com, last year contained a total of 22 palindrome dates including a streak of nine in a row in January 2021 – 1-20-21, 1-21-21, 1-22-21, 1-23-21, 1-24-21, 1-25-21, 1-26-21, 1-27-21, 1-28-21 and 1-29-21. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, February 2022 will have 10 palindrome dates: 2-2-22,… Source link

Happy Valentine’s Day 2022: Valentine’s Day is here, and so is Google’s adorable interactive Doodle to celebrate the day of love today, February 14. Every year people celebrate Valentine’s Day with their loved ones, and each year, Google shares a fun doodle to commemorate the festival. This year’s Google Doodle comes with loads of cuteness and fun. It features two love-stricken hamsters separated by a treacherous maze in the shape of Google’s logo. Your job is to solve the maze and help… Source link

The pioneering work of physicist Stephen Hawking is honored in a Google Doodle today (Jan. 8), including a video with Hawking’s quotes concerning everything from cosmology to disability. On what would have been Hawking’s 80th birthday, the cosmologist was cited not only with his work in probing the fate of the universe and the nature of black holes, but also his quick wit, his ability to engage popular audiences around the world, and his living example to people with disabilities. “Today’s… Source link