Historical eventAugust 192004

Google

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In context

When
Thursday, August 19 200422 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2000s
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At a glance

Dates: From 2004.

What happened

Google LLC is an American multinational technology corporation focused on information technology, online advertising, search engine technology, email, cloud computing, software, quantum computing, e-commerce, consumer electronics, and artificial intelligence (AI). It has been referred to as "the most powerful company in the world" by the BBC, and is one of the world's most valuable brands. Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. has been described as a Big Tech company.

August 19 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  5. 2005Peace Mission 2005
  6. 2005Ontario
  7. 2009August 2009 Baghdad bombings
  8. 2010Iraq War
  9. 2013Dhamara Ghat train accident
  10. 2017Atlantic salmon
  11. 2017Fish farming

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  • September 3Beslan school siegeBeslan school siege ends, resulting in over 330 fatalities, including 186 children.
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August 19 2004 — 22 years ago, on a Thursday.

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