What is on Today's Google Homepage? Celebrating Slovakia’s & Czech Republic’s Freedom and Democracy Day
Google Doodle Celebrates - Slovakia’s & Czech Republic’s Freedom and Democracy Day Today’s Doodle commemorates Slovakia’s & Czech Republic’s Freedom and Democracy Day. A public holiday recognizing the sacrifices made for democracy and free speech in Czechoslovakia. Historic Protests: 1939: Students protested against Nazi occupation, igniting a movement for political reform. 1989: The Velvet Revolution emerged in Prague and Bratislava, advocating for a peaceful transition from communism to democracy. Symbol of Freedom: Citizens jingled their keys to celebrate their newfound freedom, a tradition that continues today.