Sergey Brin stepped down from his role as the president of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company. This marked a change in his direct leadership role within the company, although he remained a co-founder, controlling shareholder, and board member.

The Brin family arrived in the United States after leaving the Soviet Union. This was a significant event as it paved the way for Sergey Brin's education and career in the US, ultimately leading to the creation of Google.