Google Celebrates the Anniversary of the First Laser

May 16, 2008 - 9:02 am 2 by
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If you've ventured to Google today, you may be wondering what in the world that logo resembles.

Google Laser Logo: May 16, 2008

Fortunately, all you need to do is click on the logo for the answer. Today, Google is celebrating the anniversary of the first laser, which, according to Wikipedia, was demonstrated on May 16, 1960. Today, then, marks the 48th anniversary of the laser.

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