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06.06.2021 08:00 Date: June 6, 2021 Today’s Doodle honors Sweden’s National Day, a celebration of two historical anniversaries: the coronation of King Gustav Vasa in 1523 and the ratification of the modern constitution on this day in 1809, which established a separation of governmental power. The origins of today’s holiday stretch back to the late 19th-century, when Artur Hazelius—the founder of Stockholm's Skansen open-air museum—celebrated Swedish national day on June 6, 1893. But it wasn’t until over a century later, in 2005, that today’s festivities were officially established as a public holiday. Skansen has remained a focal point of National Day celebrations, where Swedes honor the country’s history with local folk band performances, singing, and a raising of the Swedish flag—depicted flying proudly in today’s Doodle artwork. Happy National Day, Sweden! Location: Tags: , , , ,
06.06.2021 00:00 Date: June 6, 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! ❤️ FATHER’S DAY TEAM ❤️ Lead Artist | Alyssa Winans Additional Art | Olivia When Engineers | Brian Murray, Collin Irwin, Tom Tabanao, Jacob Howcroft, Nicole Patten, Yumi Kim Producers | Gregory Capuano, Colin Duffy UX Designers | Anthony Irwin, Diana Tran Marketing | Perla Campos, Grace Chen Business Affairs Lead & Partnerships | Madeline Belliveau Doodle Team Leads | Jessica Yu, Brian Kaas Location: , Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
05.06.2021 07:30 Date: June 5, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates Denmark’s Constitution Day , a celebration of national pride that commemorates the anniversary of not just one, but two historical milestones in the Scandinavian country’s history. On this day in 1849, Denmark officially signed its first constitution, which was updated and revised on June 5, 1915. The ratification of the constitution in 1849 outlined and solidified some of Denmark’s most defining laws and citizen rights, such as freedom of expression and the separation of governmental powers. Today’s anniversary carries another layer of importance as the 1915 revision of the constitution included landmark legislation that finally gave Danish women the right to vote. As most businesses and shops are closed today, many Danes celebrate their nation’s democracy and constitution with fællessang and udendørsarrangementer in public parks, where pølser and beer are enjoyed by friends and family alike in the typically warm Scandinavian June weather. Happy Constitution Day, Denmark! Location: Tags: , , , ,
04.06.2021 23:15 Date: June 5, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates the 91st birthday of Egyptian feminist author Fatimah Rifaat, best known by her pen name Alifa Rifaat. Her short stories boldly challenged societal norms by exploring female relationships, sexuality, and emotional battles. Born on this day in 1930 in Cairo, Fatimah Rifaat penned her first short story—a tale centered around the village her family frequented in the summers—at only nine years old. Although her older sister reprimanded her for her writing, she continued her dreams of becoming a writer through English studies at the University of Cairo in the late 40s. Her sibling wasn’t the only person close to her that attempted to silence her voice. Even though she published many stories under her pseudonym from 1955 to 1960, Rifaat’s husband disapproved of her art and kept her from releasing her work for more than a decade. In the early 1970s, she finally began to write short stories again, a collection of which she released in 1983 under the title “Distant View of Minaret.” This uncensored selection of 15 fiction narratives takes readers into the emotional world of inter-marriage conflict, bravely confronting forbidden subjects in hopes that more women like herself were encouraged to speak their truth. In 1984, the Modern Literature Assembly honored Rifaat with the Excellency Award in honor of her over 100 published works, many of which have been translated into numerous languages and read on major international media outlets. Happy birthday, Alifa Rifaat! Thank you for not being afraid to share your truth and inspiring others to do the same. Location: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Tags: , , , , ,
02.06.2021 06:45 Date: June 2, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates Italy’s 75th Republic Day, or Festa della Repubblica as it is known locally. On this day in 1946, Italians voted in a referendum that formed the great nation into a republic. Ceremonies begin with the laying of a laurel wreath atop the Tomb of Unknown Soldier in the Altare della Patria . Also known as the Vittoriano, this massive white marble monument stands at the symbolic center of ancient Rome as a representative of Italian unity and identity. To express national pride, a giant Italian flag is mounted on the Roman Colosseum, the world’s largest surviving ancient amphitheater. The Italian flag is depicted in today’s Doodle and features three vertical stripes of red, white, and green, earning its nickname as the tricolore. Buona Festa della Repubblica, Italia! Location: Tags: , , , ,
01.06.2021 15:00 Date: June 2, 2021 In celebration of Pride Month, today’s Doodle honors American astronomer, veteran, and gay rights activist Dr. Frank Kameny, widely hailed as one of the most prominent figures of the U.S. LGBTQ rights movement. Franklin Edward Kameny was born in Queens, New York, on May 21, 1925. Gifted from a young age, Kameny enrolled at Queens College to study physics at just 15 years old. He saw combat during World War II and upon his return to the U.S. obtained a doctorate in astronomy at Harvard University. In 1957, Kameny accepted a job as an astronomer with the Army Map Service, but he was fired just months later based on an executive order effectively barring members of the LGBTQ community from federal employment. In response to his termination, Kameny sued the federal government and in 1961 filed the first gay rights appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Denied but undeterred, Kameny embarked upon a lifelong fight for equal rights. Years before the Stonewall Riots, he organized one of the country’s first gay rights advocacy groups. In the early ‘70s, he also successfully challenged the American Psychiatric Association’s classification of homosexuality as a mental disorder, and in 1975, the Civil Service Commission finally reversed its ban on LGBTQ employees. In 2009, over 50 years after his dismissal, Kameny received a formal apology from the U.S. government. In June 2010, Washington D.C. named a stretch of 17th Street NW near Dupont Circle “Frank Kameny Way” in his honor. Thank you, Frank Kameny, for courageously paving the way for decades of progress! In celebration of Pride, for a colorful confetti surprise all month long! Early drafts and concepts of the Doodle below Location: , , , , , , , , , , , Tags: , , , ,
01.06.2021 06:45 Date: June 1, 2021 Today’s Doodle celebrates French singer, songwriter, and activist Daniel Balavoine, a rebellious yet sensitive champion of pop music and human rights. On this day in 1978, Balavoine released his third album “Le Chanteur” , an emotional reflection on the preciousness of life that skyrocketed his career. Daniel Balavoine was born on February 5, 1952, in Alençon, France. In his teens, he fought passionately for social causes with energy he began to channel into music in 1970. Although his early musical efforts flew under the radar of mainstream success, Balavoine’s career began to pick up steam when Swiss pop star Patrick Juvet featured him on one of his albums. In 1975, Balavoine continued to build momentum with the release of his debut solo album “De Vous à Elle en Passant Par Moi” . A televised performance in 1977 of one of his sophomore album’s hit songs, “Lady Marlène,” captivated French pop icon , who commissioned Balavoine to play Johnny Rockfort in his cyberpunk rock opera “Starmania.” The role was a smash hit that set the stage for Balavoine to become a successful innovator of French electronic pop. In 1980, he released a hit album, “Un Autre Monde” , featuring some of his most famous songs, such as “Je Ne Suis Pas un Héros” , “Mon Fils, ma Bataille” , and “La Vie ne M’Apprend Rien” . In that same year, on television he issued a call to action to politician François Mitterrand with a challenge to do more for the youth. This was a defining moment for Balavoine’s legacy as not only a musician, but a vocal activist for the community and symbol for France’s next generation. In addition to the over 20 million records he sold, Balavoine was a devoted humanitarian. He focused much of his efforts on improving the lives of residents in remote villages of the African Sahara, especially in Mali, where he planned to supervise the installation of water pumps near the route of the 1986 Paris-Dakar rally car race. Balavoine tragically lost his life during this trip, but his legacy has lived on. That same year, Balavoine’s final album “Sauver L'Amour” won a posthumous Victoire de la Musique award, one of French music’s highest honors. Here’s to you, Daniel Balavoine! Location: Tags: , , , , ,
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01.06.2021 06:45 Date: June 1, 2021 Get vaccinated. Wear a mask. Save lives. As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, help stop the spread by finding and following . about resources to help you and your communities stay informed and connected, and the latest ways we're responding. Location: , , , , , , , , , , , , , Tags: , , , , ,
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