Google Celebrates 27 Years: Anniversary Doodle Resurrects Original 1998 Logo

Google is celebrating its 27th anniversary with a nostalgic tribute on its homepage, featuring the company's original logo from 1998. This special Doodle offers users a glimpse into the search giant's humble beginnings.

"This Doodle marks Google's 27th birthday. We're celebrating by getting nostalgic with our first-ever logo. Search on," Google announced in its commemorative message.

The artwork showcases the vintage 1998 logo, inviting users to reminisce about the 90s while also highlighting the company's journey to becoming a leader in AI innovation. As the Doodle description explains, "The Doodle artwork features Google's first-ever logo (created in 1998). Let this vintage logo transport you back to the '90s and teleport into the future by checking out Google's newest AI innovation."

Though Google was officially incorporated on September 4, 1998, the company later adopted September 27 as its anniversary date. This change relates to one of the earliest Google Doodles, which served as an "out of office" message when founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin went on vacation.

The story of Google began with two Stanford PhD students working from a garage in Menlo Park. Their mission to "organise the world's information and make it universally accessible" has transformed how billions interact with the internet daily.

Over 27 years, Google has evolved into a global technology powerhouse under parent company Alphabet Inc. Its reach now extends far beyond search, encompassing cloud computing, digital advertising, Android operating system, YouTube, smart devices, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Under the leadership of CEO Sundar Pichai, the company continues pioneering advances in machine learning, quantum computing, and e-commerce.

Google Doodles themselves have undergone significant evolution since that first playful design. Today's Doodles feature sophisticated animations, interactive games, and thoughtful tributes to scientists, artists, and significant global events.

This year's anniversary Doodle takes a reflective approach by returning to the original 1998 logo, simultaneously celebrating Google's remarkable journey and expressing gratitude to its worldwide community of users who have been integral to its success story.