Here's to Martha Graham, the doyenne of modern dance, born May 11. Our homepage animation gives a taste.

Here's to all the moms! Click on the U.S. homepage doodle to learn more about the day.

Marking 160 yrs since 1st world's fair at London's Crystal Palace. Mouse over homepage image to see up close!

Happy 226th bday to John James Audubon, ultimate birdwatcher. Click on our homepage to learn more

Earth Day, animated - move yr cursor over homepage image to see nature at work. And get outside!

50 years ago today the first man flew in space for 108 minutes - our homepage doodle marks Yuri Gagarin's historic trip.

A sundae for Sunday: celebrating 119 yrs of ice cream innovation (click on homepage image for info)

We celebrate illusionist Harry Houdini, born 137 yrs ago today. Click google.com homepage doodle for info

See the google.com homepage today? We celebrate Thomas Edison's 164th birthday & his inventiveness.

Marking the 50th anniversary of JFK's inauguration. 'The torch has been passed to a new generation...'

Today is Paul Cezanne's 172nd bday. To inform our homepage homage, we made a real oil painting first. Enjoy!

Need a Thanksgiving dessert? Click today's homepage Doodle for Ina Garten's pumpkin tart recipe.

Our Veterans Day doodle - please reflect & thank those who have served. Thanks also to @DeptVetAffairs