Google has evolved from being a search engine to becoming a tech giant that offers services like Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Android, and Google Cloud, impacting the daily lives of billions of users around the world. Google’s 26th birthday will be celebrated on September 27. Although Google was officially founded on September 4, 1998, the company celebrates its birthday annually on September 27. As per records, this date was chosen by Google in 2005 to align with the announcement of a record number of pages being indexed by its search engine. 'Happy Birthday GPay': Google India Wishes Its Digital Payment Solution Application on Completing 7th Year in Country. 

Over the last 25 years, Google has witnessed significant technological advancements, including artificial intelligence, smart devices, and more. The tech giant’s reach and influence spans across diverse sectors, from advertising and digital marketing to education, entertainment, and beyond, making it one of the most valuable companies globally. Let’s take a walk down memory lane to learn how Google was born in 1998.

History of Google

In the late 90s, doctoral students Sergey Brin and Larry Page met in Stanford University’s computer science program. They quickly learned they shared a similar vision: make the World Wide Web a more accessible place. The pair worked tirelessly from their dorm rooms to develop a prototype for a better search engine. As they made meaningful progress on the project, they moved the operation to Google’s first office — a rented garage. On September 27, 1998, Google Inc. was officially born.

This day serves as a reminder of Google’s journey from a startup in a garage to a global tech leader. Every year, Google celebrates its birthday with a special Google Doodle to mark this special day. The doodle showcases creative and playful animations, making the event fun for users worldwide.

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