Google is celebrating its 27th birthday on September 27, 2025, with a fun Doodle showing its 1998 logo. But did you know September 27 isn’t the real date Google was founded? Here’s the real story in simple words.
When Was Google Actually Born?
Google was officially started on September 4, 1998, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two students at Stanford University. The company got its first big boost in August 1998 when Andy Bechtolsheim, a co-founder of Sun Microsystems, gave them a $100,000 check. That’s when Google Inc. truly began.
Why Celebrate on September 27?
So, why does Google pick September 27 for its birthday? The answer isn’t super clear. In the early days, Google celebrated its birthday on different September dates, possibly linked to key moments like announcements or milestones. Since 2006, they’ve stuck with September 27, maybe to mark a big step in their search engine growth.
Google’s Amazing Journey
Google started as a simple search engine but has grown into a tech giant. Today, it’s part of Alphabet Inc., created in 2015 to manage its many services. Google now offers products like Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Android, Pixel phones, and advanced AI through its Gemini platform.
Larry Page and Sergey Brin no longer run the company day-to-day but still have a say through special shares. Sundar Pichai is the CEO of both Google and Alphabet.
A Story of Big Dreams
Whether it’s September 4 or 27, Google’s birthday celebrates its incredible rise from a small project in a garage to one of the world’s most powerful companies. It’s a reminder of how big ideas can change the world.
Originally published on NDTV.com.
