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Yma Sumac’s 94th birthday



Born Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo in the mountains of Peru, Yma Sumac, or the “Peruvian songbird,” came into the world on this day in 1922. As a young girl, Yma would sing to rocks on her mountainside home, pretending they were her audience. As a teenager, Yma’s audience became very real when she was invited to sing on an Argentine radio station. After that moment, her astonishing five-octave vocal range captivated audiences in South America and beyond.

Yma arrived in the United States in 1946 and was signed by Capitol Records shortly after. During her 1950s prime, she sung at Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and Royal Albert Hall - to name a few.

Here’s to Yma, whose captivating voice will always be remembered.

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Jean Batten’s 107th birthday



In the 1930s, female aviator Jean Batten took the skies by storm and brought the winds of change with her. After two failed attempts to fly from England to Australia, Jean made her comeback with a record-breaking return journey in 1934.

Her success elevated in 1935 when she became the first woman to ever fly solo across the south Atlantic, and then it soared in 1936 when Jean and her lucky black cat, Buddy, made the first-ever direct flight from England to New Zealand. She described the moment the wheels hit the turf as “the very greatest moment of my life,” proving to the world that the sky’s only the limit if you let it.

Today we celebrate what would have been this pioneering pilot’s 107th birthday with a reminder to fly fiercely towards our boldest dreams.

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Chuseok 2016



Today, it’s all fun and games for the Google letters. Celebrating Chuseok in traditional fashion, the “G” and the “o” are seesawing in a game of Neolttwigi, while their neighbors with the same initials are playing the board game Yut Nori. The “l” and the “e”? They’re ringing in this year’s harvest with a friendly Korean wrestling match, also known as Ssireum.

The holiday, which takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, brings families together to give thanks and to honor their ancestors. The festivities often kick off with Charye, a memorial service where a special feast is offered to the spirits of past generations. As they pay homage to their roots, families usually enjoy songpyeon, which are small, crescent-shaped rice cakes steamed over pine needles.

The revelry can also include rice wines, live music, folk dances, and, of course, traditional Korean games. So, let’s take a cue from the Doodle and let the celebration begin!

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Silpa Bhirasri’s 124th birthday



Born in Italy on 15th September, 1892, sculptor Corrado Feroci is remembered today by his adopted Thai name, Silpa Bhirasri.

His move to Thailand in 1923 was by royal invitation of King Rama VI, who sought an artist of high reputation to share his skills with Bangkok’s burgeoning artistic talent. A devoted mentor, Bhirasri helped set up an art school that later became Silpakorn University.

Considered the father of modern art in Thailand, Silpa’s sculptural works included several statues of Thai kings, and most famously, Bangkok’s national monuments devoted to Democracy and Victory.

This revered sculptor is celebrated throughout Thailand for his contributions to Thai art and education. His birthday is a nationally observed date.

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50th anniversary of the 1st play with Jara Cimrman



Little is known of Jára Cimrman's childhood, but we know everything about this beloved fictional character’s many inventions, awards, and artistic achievements. Created by Zdeněk Svěrák, Ladislav Smoljak, and Jiří Šebánek, Cimrman has done it all (or so he would have you believe), from influencing the plans for the Panama Canal and the Eiffel Tower, to pre-inventing the telephone and the lightbulb, to exploring (near) the North Pole.

Although the character of Jára Cimrman was created for the radio show Nealkoholická vinárna U Pavouka, Cimrman won his way into the hearts of listeners and onto a bigger stage. Shortly after, he started appearing in plays at his very own Jára Cimrman Theatre. Since bursting onto the scene in 1966, he has continued to capture imaginations across the Czech Republic, even being voted The Greatest Czech in 2005.

Today we celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the creation of Jára Cimrman by highlighting a few of his ingenious inventions, such as the broom that's made for sweeping corners and the handled cane for easy carrying. Here's to you, Jára Cimrman, and to many more years adventures!

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Irena Kwiatkowska’s 104th birthday



Beloved Polish actress Irena Kwiatkowska was born today in 1912. A household name in Poland, Kwiatkowska was celebrated for her work in cabaret, comedy, film, theater, radio, and television. She is best known for the television character "Working Woman," who did many different (and often wacky) jobs, to great humorous effect.

When Kwiatkowska was born, Poland was part of the Russian Empire. She witnessed dramatic changes in Poland's culture and politics during her lifetime. Whether she was advocating for Polish independence, teaching at the Warsaw Theatre Academy, performing a comedic monologue, or singing in a movie musical, Irena Kwiatkowska sought the best for her country -- and brought her best to her audiences.

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Yma Sumac’s 94th birthday



Born Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo in the mountains of Peru, Yma Sumac, or the “Peruvian songbird,” came into the world on this day in 1922. As a young girl, Yma would sing to rocks on her mountainside home, pretending they were her audience. As a teenager, Yma’s audience became very real when she was invited to sing on an Argentine radio station. After that moment, her astonishing five-octave vocal range captivated audiences in South America and beyond.

Yma arrived in the United States in 1946 and was signed by Capitol Records shortly after. During her 1950s prime, she sung at Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and Royal Albert Hall - to name a few.

Here’s to Yma, whose captivating voice will always be remembered.

When I was growing up, we had Yma's record albums--all 3 or 4 of them. She spent little time in the recording studio, preferring to perform to audiences. When my parents divorced, dad got her records; I assume my stepmother now has them since dad died in 2010. She has a website maintained by friends (married once, no children). She is a direct descendant of Ahutalpa, the last Inca king.His name means "virile-sweet". Her parents felt that singing and performing were beneath a girl of noble heritage, so of course she had to hide her gift from her family. She learned to sing from the birds. If you ever come across any of her recordings, grab them! She also made a few movies; better singer than actress. She died of colon cancer.

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Rachel Bluwstein's 126th Birthday

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43rd Anniversary of the Film "Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future"



The past, present, and future combine in real time for the 43rd anniversary of the Russian film Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future by director Leonid Gaidai and Mosfilm, the oldest film studio in Europe. The picture hit the scene with more than 60 million tickets sold—making it one of the most attended movies ever in the Soviet Union. Based on the original 1930s play by Michail Bulgakov, the technology was updated for the 1970s film to include more modern touches—a tape recorder replaced the original phonograph and a more advanced time machine used transistors to transcend time and space.

Russian viewers young and old know the plot very well: commotion involving a time machine, Shurik the inventor, the superintendent, members of the elite, the secret police, foreign ambassadors and Tsar Ivan the Terrible, himself.

Doodler Nate Swinehart, chose to feature the most iconic moment in the film: “This shot was a lot of fun to re-create and paint, I even hand drew the type to match the kooky ‘60s aesthetic of the film. Getting to make silly content that makes people smile is one of my favorite things to do.”

All these years later, one question still remains—was the whole thing just a dream?

43 года со дня экранизации фильма «Иван Васильевич меняет профессию»

Сегодня мы отмечаем 43 года со дня экранизации знаменитого фильма Леонида Гайдая «Иван Васильевич меняет профессию», в котором смешалось прошлое, настоящее и будущее. Кинокартина сразу завоевала любовь аудитории и стала лидером проката, собрав свыше 60 миллионов зрителей в год своего выпуска, что сделало ее одним из самых популярных фильмов в Советском Союзе. В основе сюжета лежит пьеса Михаила Булгакова, написанная в 1930-х годах. Описанная в произведении машина времени модернизирована, чтобы соответствовать эпохе 1970-х: магнитофон заменил фонограф, и для путешествии по времени и пространстве используются более современные транзисторы.

Мы создали дудл, чтобы еще раз вспомнить творчество выдающегося режиссера Леонида Гайдая и фильм, который был снят на киностудии «Мосфильм». На картинах «Мосфильма» выросло несколько поколений зрителей. Большинство фраз советских фильмов стали крылатыми.

Сюжет хорошо знаком и старшему, и современному поколению: машина времени, изобретатель Шурик и управдом, веселая суматоха, бояре, опричники, послы и сам Иван Грозный с царицей.

Дудлер Нейт Суайнхарт выбрал одну из самых знаменитых сцен из фильма. «Было очень здорово воссоздать этот кадр, я даже вручную отрисовал шрифт, чтобы он соответствовал причудливой атмосфере 60-х, которая пропитывает картину. Я вообще люблю создавать забавный контент, который заставляет людей улыбаться.

Спустя все эти годы остается лишь один вопрос: было ли все, произошедшее в фильме, только лишь сном?

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First Day of Fall 2016 (Northern Hemisphere)



First Day of Spring 2016 (Southern Hemisphere)