Happy National Day, Tunisia! The present Doodle observes Tunisia’s National Day, an occasion marking the North African country’s 65th year of independence. On this day in 1956, Tunisia ended France’s colonial protectorate through an accord, and the next year, the country officially turned into a republic. As the years progressed, Read more…
The present Doodle praises Australian research scientist Dr. David Warren, the inventor of the flight data and voice recording technology regularly known as “the black box”: a for all intents and purposes indestructible device that has helped save the existences of countless travelers around the globe. Born on this day Read more…
The present Doodle, shown by guest artist Bel Andrade Lima, commends the 96th birthday celebration of Brazilian singer and storyteller Dona Militana, whose huge memory of medieval ballads gave an extraordinary record of generational Iberian and Brazilian tales. Militana Salustino do Nascimento, otherwise called Dona Militana, was born in São Read more…
The present Doodle observes Charoen Krung Road, the very first paved road in Bangkok, which officially opened to travel on this day in 1864. Built close by the banks of the Chao Phraya River, a tributary that flows through the heart of the city’s urban center, this historic thoroughfare paved Read more…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The present Doodle, shown by Dublin-based guest artist Arron Croasdell, honors a beloved Irish holiday celebrated around the world: St. Patrick’s Day. The present Doodle work of art features symbols that represent Ireland’s diverse geography, architecture, and history. The first icon signifies the country’s verdant mountains, Read more…
Happy 161st birthday to German-Jewish educator, feminist, and activist Sidonie Werner. The present Doodle, outlined by Berlin-based guest artist Lihie Jacob, praises her life and legacy as a hero for women’s rights and youth social programs. Sidonie Werner was born in Poznań, Poland, on this day in 1860. In the Read more…
The present Doodle observes Hungarian National Day, an holiday observed every year to commemorate the country’s fight for independence. On this day in 1848, revolutionary poet Sándor Petőfi remained on the steps of the Hungarian National Museum, discussing Nemzeti dal and pronouncing a list of rights currently known as the 12 Points Read more…
Happy birthday, Astor Piazzolla! The present Doodle, outlined by Buenos Aires-based guest artist José Saccone, observes Argentine composer and virtuosic bandoneón player Astor Piazzolla, who revolutionized traditional tango to make a hybrid genre known as “nuevo tango.” Astor Piazzolla was born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, in 1921 and moved Read more…
Happy birthday to the man behind the mask, Dr. Wu Lien-teh! The present Doodle commends the 142nd birthday of Chinese-Malaysian epidemiologist Dr. Wu Lien-teh. Wu Lien-teh, who designed a surgical face covering that is generally viewed as the precursor to the N95 mask. Born into a family of Chinese immigrants Read more…
Happy Independence Day, Ghana! The present Doodle honors Ghana’s Independence Day and 64 years since the West African nation turned into a sovereign republic. At 12 PM on March 6, 1957, Ghana raised its red, yellow, and green striped flag before an expected a large portion of 1,000,000 individuals for Read more…