Barely any expert wrestlers enjoy a career enduring more than 40 years, and numerous less resign undefeated from each tournament wherein they’ve contended. The present Doodle praises a title holder Ukrainian grappler who achieved both—Ivan Piddubny. Ivan Piddubny was born on this day in 1871 in the little town of Krasenivka in what is currently…
In 1970s Australian kitchens, no different cookbooks were more normal than those created by darling Scottish-conceived Australian food writer and journalist Margaret Fulton. The present Doodle celebrates Fulton’s 97th birthday celebration and her legacy of brightening up the Australian palate with global cuisine. Born on this day in 1924 in Nairn, Scotland, Margaret Fulton emigrated…
The present slideshow Doodle, shown by Brooklyn, NY-based guest artist Roxie Vizcarra, observes U.S. Chicano educator, boxer, poet, and activist Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales. As well as being a hero in the boxing ring, he was additionally a champion for racial and socioeconomic justice as one of the most influential leaders of the Chicano Civil Rights…
The present Doodle celebrates American actor, director, author, and humanitarian Christopher Reeve, who is most popular for his spinal cord research advocacy work close by his leading role in four “Superman” feature films. Christopher D’Olier Reeve was brought into the world on this day in 1952 in New York City. He moved on from The…
Situated in the mountainous, Caucasus region where the Asian and European landmasses combine, Armenia commends its Independence Day on the 1991 anniversary of the nation voting in a countrywide referendum for sway. The present Doodle praises this public holiday, otherwise called Ankakhutyun, with a portrayal of the national tricolor flag. Designed by Armenian lexicographer, educator,…
The present Doodle, shown by Seoul, South Korea-based guest artist Kim Jam, observes Chuseok, a three-day, harvest festival observed across the Korean peninsula. As one of the three most significant holidays on the Korean lunar calendar, Chuseok is a period for families to meet up and show gratitude for a fruitful harvest with traditional food,…
On the third Monday of September, individuals of Japan honor the eldest in their communities during Respect for the Aged Day. The present Doodle by Ishikawa, Japan-based visitor craftsman Maiko Dake captures the delight given by older individuals and their contributions to society. The occasion, otherwise called Keirō no Hi, begun as a local festival…
On this date in 1810, Chile’s Primera Junta Nacional de Gobierno (First National Assembly) made the initial move toward autonomy, starting the beginning of the Chilean development to becoming a sovereign nation. The present Doodle honors Chile’s National Day or Fiestas Patrias with a portrayal of the South American country’s true animal—the huemul deer. Native…
The present Google Doodle praises the 66th birthday celebration of Taiwanese dancer, choreographer, and educator Lo Man-fei, a deep rooted advocate for the advancement of Taiwanese dancers and performance art. Lo Man-fei was brought into the world on this day in 1955 in Taipei City, Taiwan and moved toward a career in dance at 5…
The present Doodle commends the 657th birthday celebration of Italian writer and poet Christine de Pizan. She is viewed as the first woman in Europe to help herself exclusively by composing professionally. Christine de Pizan was brought into the world in the Republic of Venice on this day in 1364. She spent her youth investigating…