Google Commemoration Day

Google Commemoration Day is every year on September 7th. This holiday is dedicated to one of the most popular search engines, which originated from the research work of Stanford University students. Its distinct advantage over competitors is its page ranking algorithm, providing users with the most relevant answers to their queries. Besides the search engine, Google offers many other useful services.

History

Work on creating a search engine began in early 1996. Students and teachers at Stanford University participated in the research. The result of their work was the Google system. A group of authors developed an algorithm responsible for ranking sites and pages. The service’s principle fundamentally differs from other services. The domain name for the search engine was registered on September 15, 1997. A year later, the company was officially incorporated, and on September 7, 1998, Google opened its first office in California.

Interesting Facts

• The name of the search engine, “Google,” is derived from ‘googol’—a term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, symbolizing the engine’s capability to find an infinite amount of information.
• After expanding, the company moved its office to Palo Alto, and in 2003 the headquarters were relocated to Mountain View.
• The main office of the company is known for its informal atmosphere, which contributes to high productivity.
• Google has the largest index of sites—more than 3 billion.
• The search engine processes each site in less than a second.

How to take part

Do a Google search or use one of the company’s services. Another feature of the search engine is its doodles; millions of people around the world enjoy exploring them. Each doodle is dedicated to a specific holiday and is fun, funny, and educational. Learn about Google and discover the history of one of the largest and most successful companies in the world.

When is Google Commemoration Day in 2024?

Google Commemoration Day is observed on September 7 each year.

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