Google recently celebrated its 27th anniversary, marking the milestone with a nostalgic throwback to its original 1998 logo featured on its homepage. This festive occasion sparked curiosity about how the tech giant’s employees commemorate the day. A Google employee based in Bengaluru offered an intimate glimpse into the celebrations via a post on LinkedIn.
Keerthana M, who joined Google as a project management apprentice about six months ago, shared her experience. “Happy Birthday, Google! Yesterday, we celebrated another year of Google’s journey – officially marked on September 27th each year. This year, Google turned 27 years old – that’s over 236,000 hours (and counting!) of shaping the way the world searches, connects, and innovates,” she posted.
Describing the atmosphere at the Bengaluru office, Keerthana noted, “At our Bangalore office, the birthday vibes were unmatched – the café was lit up with incredible food, TGIT energy flowing all around, and of course, the cake (because what’s a birthday without cake?). It truly felt like being part of something much larger than yourself.”
During the celebrations, Keerthana reflected on Google’s profound influence: “What would the world look like without Google? No instant answers, no YouTube tutorials, no Maps guiding us, no Gmail threads holding our work together, no Docs where collaboration thrives. Hard to even imagine, right? Here’s to Google – for being the search engine, the workplace, and the community that continues to inspire billions of people every single day.”
Her post, accompanied by photos from the event, garnered enthusiastic reactions from colleagues and followers. Many shared their appreciation for Google’s services, with one commenter stating, “I honestly can’t imagine life without Gmail. It keeps me connected and organised every single day!” Another highlighted the utility of Google Maps, expressing gratitude for its role in navigating daily life.