Mountain View, CA, September 27, 2023 – Google, the tech giant that has transformed the way the world accesses information, is celebrating its 25th birthday today. The iconic company, founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1998, has come a long way since its inception as “BackRub.”
In a heartfelt tribute to its journey, Google took a nostalgic stroll down memory lane, reflecting on its evolution from a humble startup to one of the most valuable and influential companies on the planet. The name change from “BackRub” to “Google” marked a pivotal moment in the company’s history, setting it on a trajectory of unprecedented success.
Sergey Brin and Larry Page, who co-founded the company while pursuing their Ph.D. degrees at Stanford University, have not only made history but also become two of the wealthiest individuals in the world. Their visionary approach to search technology paved the way for a global information revolution, changing the way people access and interact with knowledge.
Google’s 25th-anniversary Doodle, featured prominently on its homepage, pays homage to this remarkable journey. The Doodle features the familiar “Google” logo, with the two Os breaking apart to form the number “25,” symbolizing a quarter-century of innovation, growth, and global impact.
Over the past 25 years, Google has expanded its product portfolio beyond its groundbreaking search engine to include services like Google Maps, YouTube, Google Photos, and the Android operating system, among many others. These products have become integral parts of daily life for billions of people around the world.
As Google continues to shape the future of technology and information access, it remains committed to its mission: “to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” With ongoing investments in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and various other fields, the company shows no signs of slowing down as it embarks on its next quarter-century of innovation.
As the world wishes Google a happy 25th birthday, it’s worth reflecting on the profound impact this company has had on our lives and the countless ways it has empowered individuals and organizations to connect, learn, and thrive in the digital age.
