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26.03.2021 21:36 Date: March 27, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates the Tunisian physician, magazine editor, and social activist Tawhida Ben Cheikh, widely credited as the first female physician in Tunisia. A feminist pioneer both in and out of the medical field, Ben Cheikh helped transform Tunisian medicine by providing women better access to contemporary healthcare. On this day in 2020, the Tunisian government issued a new 10-dinar note emblazoned with Ben Cheikh’s portrait—the world’s first ever banknote to feature a female doctor. Tawhida Ben Cheikh was born on January 2, 1909 in Tunis, the present-day capital of Tunisia, at the time a French protectorate. Supported by her mother, in 1928 she became the first Tunisian female to graduate secondary school, but she didn’t stop there. In a break from traditional expectations of women, she went on to earn her medical degree in Paris in 1936 at the age of 27. Upon her return to Tunis that year, Ben Cheikh made history when she opened her own free medical practice. With primary specialties in gynecology and obstetrics, she went on to become the head of the maternity department of the city’s Charles-Nicolle hospital in 1955. Then in the ‘70s, she founded Tunisia’s first family planning clinic. Ben Cheikh also contributed to numerous women’s organizations and founded Leïla, the country’s first French-language women’s magazine. Here’s to a medical trailblazer who made huge strides for gender equality in Tunisia and beyond. Location: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Tags:
25.03.2021 19:01 Date: March 26, 2021 Today’s Doodle marks the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh Independence Day, a national holiday that commemorates the country’s declaration of sovereignty on this day in 1971. The Savar National Memorial, a national monument built on the outskirts of Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka to honor those who fought in the country’s war of independence, stands as the official focal point for today’s observances. Citizens pay homage to their national heroes by gathering at the memorial. Many of them wear the symbolic green and red colors of the Bangladeshi flag, which is depicted in the Doodle artwork. The green of the nation’s flag represents the bountiful vegetation that covers much of the Bangladeshi landscape, as the red disk emblazoned on the green background symbolizes the rising sun that gives life to the Asian region of Bengal. Happy Independence Day, Bangladesh! Location: Tags: , , , ,
24.03.2021 23:48 Date: March 25, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates Greece’s National Day, in recognition of the day in 1821 when the nation began its campaign for independence against four centuries of Ottoman rule. Observed annually on March 25, today commemorates the 200th anniversary of the outbreak of the Greek Revolution—a fight for sovereignty that culminated when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra. Through the London Protocol of 1830, Greece became officially recognized as an independent state. In honor of this day, the blue-and-white Greek national flag, depicted in the Doodle artwork, fills the air as a symbol of freedom and solidarity. Today, the country’s history, liberation, and evolution throughout the past 200 years are celebrated with events in Greece and around the world. Happy Ikostí-pémpti Martíou, Greece! ~ Επέτειος της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης του 1821 Το σημερινό Doodle τιμά την επέτειο της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης του 1821, κατά την οποία το έθνος ξεκίνησε την εκστρατεία του για ανεξαρτησία ενάντια σε τέσσερις αιώνες οθωμανικής κυριαρχίας. Η φετινή 25η Μαρτίου αποτελεί τη 200ή επέτειο από την κήρυξη της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης - ενός αγώνα για κυριαρχία που κορυφώθηκε όταν ο Μητροπολίτης Παλαιών Πατρών Γερμανός σήκωσε το λάβαρο της επανάστασης στη Μονή της Αγίας Λαύρας. Μέσω του Πρωτοκόλλου του Λονδίνου του 1830, η Ελλάδα αναγνωρίστηκε επίσημα ως κυρίαρχο και ανεξάρτητο κράτος. Προς τιμήν αυτής της ημέρας, η γαλανόλευκη ελληνική σημαία, που απεικονίζεται στο Doodle, κυματίζει αγέρωχη ως σύμβολο ελευθερίας και αλληλεγγύης. Σήμερα, η ιστορία, η απελευθέρωση και η εξέλιξη της χώρας κατά τα τελευταία 200 χρόνια τιμάται με εκδηλώσεις στην Ελλάδα και σε όλο τον κόσμο. Χαρούμενη 25η Μαρτίου, Ελλάδα! Location: Tags: , , , , ,
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22.03.2021 01:32 Date: March 22, 2021 Today’s Doodle, illustrated by Czech guest artist , celebrates the centennial birthday of Slovakian-Romani writer and dramatist Elena Lacková, who is widely considered the first author in post-war Czechoslovakia to tell the story of the Romani people and the persecution they faced throughout World War II. Born on this day in 1921 in Veľký Šariš, Czechoslovakia , Elena Lacková was raised in a settlement of Romani people—a historically oppressed European ethnic group of Indian origin. Although she was unable to pursue higher education due to anti-Romani laws, Lacková became a talented writer of her own accord, penning poems by moonlight as the only girl out of the 600 children in her settlement with the ability to read. In 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Czechoslovakia and persecuted its Romani settlements as part of the regime’s Roma Holocaust. Lacková survived these atrocities and became determined to reinvigorate Roma pride through theatre. Her first published work of literature—a play entitled “Horiaci cigánsky tabor” —depicted the collective hardships of the Romani people during the Holocaust, while providing a new perspective into their culture. Lacková’s work continually uplifted the Romani community through literary mediums such as short stories, fairy tales, and radio plays. In 1970, she achieved yet another milestone as the first Romani woman in Czechoslovakia to graduate from university. A pioneer who received countless accolades, Lacková became the first Romani woman to receive one of Slovakia’s highest honors, the Order of Ľudovít Štúr III, awarded in 2001. Happy birthday, Elena Lacková! Location: , Tags: , , , , , , , ,
20.03.2021 22:05 Date: March 21, 2021 All that glitters is not gold, but sometimes it comes in handy. Whether they're near or far, make Mom a little piece of art from your heart in today’s interactive, digital card-maker Doodle. Happy Mother’s Day! Location: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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20.03.2021 01:06 Date: March 20, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates Tunisia’s National Day, an occasion marking the North African country’s 65th year of independence. On this day in 1956, Tunisia ended France's colonial protectorate through an accord, and the following year, the country formally became a republic. Through the years, this day has been celebrated with government speeches and parades, and some local leaders lay wreaths in tribute. For many, it’s a day of remembrance and gratitude. This year, Tunisia’s National Day will also be commemorated with the launch of “Challenge One,” Tunisia’s very first satellite. If successful, the satellite will mark the genesis of Tunisia’s foray into space and give the greenlight to the deployment of 30 additional constellation satellites the country plans to launch over the next decade. Meanwhile on Earth, the red-and-white flag of Tunisia, depicted in today’s Doodle art, is hoisted to honor the country’s national day, but this national symbol will stay within the atmosphere. Happy National Day, Tunisia! Location: Tags: , , , ,
19.03.2021 19:13 Date: March 20, 2021 The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and the bees are buzzing as winter comes to an end and the spring season begins. Today’s Doodle honors Nowruz, an annual celebration of this first day of spring. For over 3,000 years, people from Central Asia, the Middle East, and the many regions of eastern and central Europe have observed the vernal equinox as a period of renewal and a celebration of human life’s connection with the cycles of nature. A holiday custom that reflects this natural rejuvenation is the growth of Sabzeh or Samani , which is traditionally planted two weeks before the holiday so that on the morning of Nowruz, their fresh green leaves announce the arrival of the spring season. Along with the growth of new plants, many also welcome the new with a symbolic spring clean, decluttering their homes to invite good fortune into their lives. Happy Nowruz! Here’s to a bountiful year to come. Location: , , , , , , , Tags: , ,
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19.03.2021 14:09 Date: March 20, 2021 Today’s Doodle honors Australian research scientist Dr. David Warren, the inventor of the flight data and voice recording technology commonly known as “the black box”: a virtually indestructible device that has helped save the lives of countless travelers around the globe. Born on this day on remote Groote Eylandt off the northern coast of Australia, David Warren went on to receive his doctorate in fuels and energy research from London’s Imperial College. After returning to Australia, he embarked on a 31-year career with the Commonwealth’s Aeronautical Research Laboratories in Melbourne. In 1953, the ARL was tasked with investigating a mysterious crash of the world’s first jet-powered commercial aircraft. Confronted with the difficult task of reconstructing what went wrong, Dr. Warren had an ingenious idea. He envisioned a voice recording device that could capture cockpit conversations in real-time, providing critical insight into what happened before a crash to help prevent the same problems in the future. Facing initial skepticism, Dr. Warren developed an experimental prototype on his own, creating the world’s first “black box” . The rudimentary device became the first with the capability to store audio in combination with flight instrument data, a monumental breakthrough in aviation technology. Today, a modern equivalent of Dr. Warren’s invention is mandatory in cockpits worldwide, playing an integral role in the constant improvement of aviation safety standards. Thank you, Dr. David Warren, for your selfless dedication to making air travel safer for people everywhere! Learn more about Australian scientist Dr. David Warren and the invention of the world’s first flight recorder on . Location: , , , , Tags:
19.03.2021 04:10 Date: March 19, 2021 Today’s Doodle, illustrated by guest artist , celebrates the 96th birthday of Brazilian singer and storyteller Dona Militana, whose vast memory of medieval ballads provided a unique record of generational Iberian and Brazilian tales. Militana Salustino do Nascimento, also known as Dona Militana, was born in São Gonçalo do Amarante, Rio Grande do Norte on this day in 1925. As a child, Militana worked the fields; planting crops and weaving baskets with her father, who sang as they toiled. Many of his songs told stories from a bygone era of medieval kings, queens, warriors, and lovers—stories Militana never forgot. Militana’s traditional talent remained largely unknown for decades, until she was discovered by folklorist Deífilo Gurgel in the 1990s. It was then that she shared with the world her prodigious chronicle of songs and stories—some of which were over 700 years old. In 2000, Militana recorded “Cantares,” a collection of 54 songs that were novel-like in scope, with lyrics and melodies that accurately reflected the times from which they originated. Upon the project’s release, audiences throughout Brazil learned of Dona Militana—the guardian of a Brazilian history nearly lost to time. In recognition of her impact on Brazilian culture, Dona Militana was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit in 2005. Feliz Aniversário, Dona Militana! Location: Tags:
19.03.2021 01:02 Date: March 19, 2021 Whether they're near or far, make Dad a little piece of art from your heart in today’s interactive, digital card-maker Doodle. Happy Father’s Day! Location: , , , Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
