Dickens celebrated outside England

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Joyeux Anniversaire! 
Shēngrì Kuàilè! Všechno Nejlepší k Narozeninám!


Charles Dickens turned 200 and the world noticed.  The main celebration was naturally held in England but the celebration made headlines around the world.


England:

• Prince Charles leads celebrations in England.  He visits the museum to look through original manuscripts & also visits the grave of the author.  Telegraph Article

The United States:

• AUM's literature course had a "chat & chew" session to celebrate his life & works
• CBS discusses this special day on the nightly news. CBS News footage

Switzerland:

• Zürich is also getting in on the "Dickens action".  The Museum Strauhof Zürich's current exhibition is on the life of Charles Dickens.
• The Swiss news also covered his 200th birthday in their news broadcast. Swiss Television broadcast

Online:

• Even Google celebrates.  Their logo turns Victorian with a mash up of various Dickens' characters.  Based on the article from Huffington Post this is the first logo to "specifically promote a product service".  This says a lot in regards to the importance of the British author.