National Google.com Day celebrates the registration of the iconic domain google.com, marking the birth of what would become the world’s most influential search engine and tech company.
Quick Facts
- When is it: September 15
- Tagged as: Technology Holiday
- What’s the hashtag: #NationalGoogleDay #Google
- When was it founded: 1997
- Who founded it: Larry Page and Sergey Brin
History
What started as a Stanford University research project called “BackRub” transformed into Google when Larry Page and Sergey Brin registered the domain google.com on September 15, 1997. The name “Google” was inspired by the mathematical term “googol,” representing the number one followed by 100 zeros.
Timeline
- 1996: BackRub project begins at Stanford
- 1997: Google.com domain registered
- 1998: Google officially incorporates
- 2004: Goes public via IPO
- 2015: Restructures under Alphabet Inc.
Dates by Next Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sept 15 | Monday |
| 2026 | Sept 15 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | Sept 15 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | Sept 15 | Friday |
| 2029 | Sept 15 | Saturday |
Observed
The day is celebrated worldwide by tech enthusiasts, digital marketers, and everyday users who rely on Google’s services.
Fun Facts About Google
- The first Google server was built in a custom-made Lego case
- Google’s first office was in a garage
- “Google” became an official verb in 2006
- Approximately 8.5 billion searches occur daily
- Google’s first doodle was of the Burning Man Festival
Quiz
- When was google.com registered?
- What was Google’s original name?
- Who are Google’s founders?
(Answers: 1. September 15, 1997 2. BackRub 3. Larry Page and Sergey Brin)
FAQs
Q: Why was Google named Google?
A: It’s a play on “googol,” representing infinite information.
Q: Where did Google start?
A: In a Stanford University dorm room.
Importance of National Google.com Day
This day recognizes Google’s revolutionary impact on how we access and share information, commemorating a milestone that changed the digital landscape forever.
Related
- World Wide Web Day
- Internet Day
- Digital Learning Day
- Technology Day
- Social Media Day