Google Logos Collection

Google Today (November 30, 2009) Celebrates St. Andrew’s Day,  Scotland’s National Day by displaying this Google Logo on its Google UK homepage.

Google Today (November 26, 2009) Celebrates Thanksgiving Day by displaying this Google Logo with Turkey and Chef.

 Happy Thanksgiving!

Google Russia Today (November 18, 2009) Celebrates Ded Moroz The Traditional Character from Father Frost fairy tale by displaying this Google Logo on its Russia Homepage.

In the culture of the Slavs the traditional character Ded Moroz plays a role similar to that of Santa Claus. The literal translation of the name would be Grandfather Frost. However, English-speakers traditionally translate his name as the alliterative Father Frost.

Ded Moroz brings presents to children. However, unlike the secretive ways of Santa Claus, he often brings them in person, at the celebrations of the New Year, at New Year parties for kids by the New Year Tree. The "in-person" gifts only occur at big organized celebrations, where the gifts can be "standardized." The clandestine operations of placing the gifts under the New Year tree still occur while the children are young. Ded Moroz is accompanied by Snegurochka, or ‘Snow Maiden,’ his granddaughter. She is a unique attribute of the image of Father Frost – none of his foreign colleagues has a similar companion. Read more on Wikipedia.

Google Japan Today (November 17, 2009) Celebrates the Birthday of Isamu Noguchi, a prominent Japanese American artist and landscape architect by displaying this logo on its Japan homepage.

Isamu Noguchi (November 17, 1904 – December 30, 1988) was a prominent Japanese American artist and landscape architect whose artistic career spanned six decades, from the 1920s onward. Known for his sculpture and public works, Noguchi also designed stage sets for various Martha Graham productions, and several mass-produced lamps and furniture pieces, some of which are still manufactured and sold. Read more on Wikipedia.

Google Today (November 14, 2009) Celebrates the Discovery of Water on the Moon by displaying this Google Logo on its homepages all over the world.

Details:  (CNN) — NASA said Friday it had discovered water on the moon, opening "a new chapter" that could allow for the development of a lunar space station.

The discovery was announced by project scientist Anthony Colaprete at a midday news conference.

"I’m here today to tell you that indeed, yes, we found water. And we didn’t find just a little bit; we found a significant amount" — about a dozen, two-gallon bucketfuls, he said, holding up several white plastic containers. 

"The discovery opens a new chapter in our understanding of the moon," the space agency said in a written statement shortly after the briefing began. Read more here.

Google Today (November 14, 2009) Celebrates Children’s Day in India by displaying this doodle on its India homepage.

Winning Doodle 4 Google ‘My India’ Doodle by Puru Pratap Singh (9 years).
See more details of the doodle4google 2009 India competition and the details on this logo in its creator’s words.

Children’s day is celebrated in India on the 14th of November, the birthday of independent India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, as a tribute to his supposed love of children. The government of India encourages children to refer to Nehru as Chacha, the Hindi word for Uncle.Another cause at all over world is today is indicate 270 days after 14th February, Because we know that after consive of mother require 9 month to deliver a beautiful child as a part of her body. So, today is called CHILDREN’S DAY. (source: wiki)

Doodle4Google India Competition (Theme: My India) winner announced. In August 2009, Google India launched a doodling competition called Doodle4Google. Open to students from Class 1 to X, the contest was judged by a panel comprising renowned cartoonist N Ponnappa, artist Raghava KK and the faculty of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. It took 90 days, over 4,000 entries and 60,000 votes for India to get its first local drawn doodle, which will be displayed on Google’s homepage on November 14, 2009 to mark Children’s Day.

Puru Pratap Singh (9 year old), a Class IV student from Gurgaon with his winning doodle (My India- full of life), chosen by master doodler Dennis Hwang, will be featured on Google all day on November 14.

Puru, a student of Amity International, Gurgaon, said, "My doodle is based on the theme ‘My India Full of Life’. The ‘G’ (in Google) explains India is a land of diversity and a country which has a blend of traditions and religions. The peacock in my artwork describes the vibrant Indian culture. With ‘O’ I have tried to represent the country’s success in discovering water on Moon."
"In the other ‘G’ I have depicted Kashmir, the crown of India. ‘L’ shows the Amar Jawan Jyoti that reminds us of the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers. And we cannot think of India without Mahatma Gandhi so I have dedicated ‘E’ to him," Puru said.
Puru gives the credit of his win to his mother Arti. "We are proud his creation has been selected and will be on Google’s homepage for a day," said Puru’s parents Navin Pratap Singh and Arti. Puru has also been awarded a laptop, a t-shirt with his doodle and Rs 1,00,000 as technology grant for his school.

This announcement was made by Shailesh Rao, Managing Director, Google India and Dennis Hwang at a celebration today in New Delhi for the 46 semi–finalists and their families. Each Doodle submitted represented the immense creative talent and richness of ideas of students across the country. The champion doodler has been drawing since he could hold a crayon. In addition, all finalists will be given a Doodle4Google certificate along with a Google goody bag.

"At Google we like to play! "Doodle4Google symbolizes that playful spirit of Google and is a celebration of creativity and in this case, of India. We are excited to present the results of India’s first edition of this contest and laud the young Indian doodlers who have showcased their wonderful creativity in the form of inspiring doodles that represent the various facets of India," remarks Shailesh Rao, Managing Director, Google India.

Adds Dennis Hwang, the Master Doodler "India is a land of creative minds. For centuries, Indian art has continued to fascinate people from across the globe. It was amazing to see how young kids could come out with highly creative Doodles that truly define the culture and tradition of this incredible country. Choosing the successful entry was not easy as every Doodle depicts India in a unique manner."

Congratulations to the Winner, the Finalists and the Participants too.

Google Celebrates Veterans Day Today (November 11, 2009) by displaying this logo on Google US homepage.

Veterans Day is an annual American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is usually observed on November 11. However, if it occurs on a Sunday then the following Monday is designated for holiday leave, and if it occurs Saturday then either Saturday or Friday may be so designated. It is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.) Read more on wiki.

Google Celebrates Remembrance Day Today (November 11, 2009) by displaying this logo on Google UK homepage.

Remembrance Day – also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day (the event it commemorates) or Veterans Day – is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War. It is observed on 11 November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.) Read more on wiki.

The Doodle4Google 2009 Australia Competition (Theme: My Wish for Australia) winners have been announced.

Jessie Du (11) from Sydney’s west is this years winner for the Doogle4Google Australia competition with her doodle entry “Australia Forever”.

The Winning "Google Doodle" will be displayed on Google Australia’s homepage on Australia Day January 26. Millions of people are expected to view the artwork on the 11-year-old New South Wales girl, which depicts a series of native animals shaped to form the Google logo.

The Rydalmere East Public School student’s entry, titled Australia Forever, was chosen from thousands in the search engine giant’s Doodle 4 Google competition.

School children up to Year 10 around the country were invited to take part, doodling to express their "wish for Australia". Along with Jessie, three other students were awarded national winners for their age groups: Ferryn Sutantio (years 1-3), Darcy McBean (years 7-8) and Emilie Tan (years 9-10).

Du said her entry symbolised her wish to protect Australia’s natural environment.

"Our native animals make our great country unique and should they become extinct or threatened this would be appalling to everyone," she said.

"The night sky studded with stars signifies that we must stop polluting the air so we can see the beautiful, gleaming stars."

Google’s original doodler, Dennis Hwang, said Jessie Du’s drawing stood out because of its creativity and warmth.

"It’s a beautiful illustration," he said.

The entries were judged by Australian artist Ken Done, photographer Anne Geddes and Hugh Evans, director of the Global Poverty Project. The judging panel chose 32 winners, with the public voting on the final four.

Along with having her image seen by millions, Du has also won $10,000 for her school, to be spent on technology equipment.

The winning artwork and the rest of the top 32 entries can be viewed at google.com.au/doodle4google

The last time Google held this competition was in 2007 for Australia Day 2008, with 12-year-old Janelle San Juan from Melbourne named the winner.

– “Sydney Morning Herald”.

— Winners among other groups this year —

Years 1-3 winner – Ferryn Sutantio, Mill Park Heights Primary School, Mill Park, VIC.

Ferryn Sutantio’s entry "The Nature of Australia".

Years 7-8 winner – Darcy McBean, Kormilda College, Katherine, NT.

Darcy McBean’s entry "Deadly".

Years 9-10 winner – Emilie Tan, St Ursula’s College, Toowoomba QLD.

Emile Tan’s entry “Winds Of Change”.

The 32 Doodle 4 Google winners.

 Congratulations to all the Winners and the Participants too.