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Google Celebrates 28 Years: A Look Back at Its Evolution
27 Sep
Summary
- Google's 28th birthday Doodle revisits the company's early origins.
- Founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin received $100,000 in early funding.
- Google has evolved from a search engine to a tech giant under Alphabet.
Google is marking its 28th anniversary on September 27 with a special Doodle that evokes its early beginnings. The company officially incorporated in September 1998, with its roots tracing back to Stanford University and initial seed funding from Andy Bechtolsheim.
The date of Google's birthday celebration has shifted over the years, but September 27 has been consistently observed since 2006. This date signifies Google's significant transformation from a pioneering search engine.
Today, Google operates as a key part of Alphabet, the parent company formed in 2015. Its vast portfolio now includes widely used services like Gmail and Android, alongside a strong focus on artificial intelligence through platforms such as Gemini.
