The Rubik's Cube is a 3D combination puzzle invented in 1974 [2][3] by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik.

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Rubik’s Cube. Max Park sets a new single solve world record with an astonishing time of 3.13 seconds – a long way from the 22.95-second solve 40 …

Hungarian design teacher and serious puzzler Erno Rubik assembled his first cube puzzle in 1974 and called it the Magic Cube. After a toy agent pitched the puzzle to Ideal Toy & Novelty Company, it …

Sep 25, 2020 · Sitting on the patio of his home in the hills of Budapest, Rubik, now 76, fiddled with a cube as he recalled its "discovery" and accidental success.

Apr 29, 2025 · Ernö Rubik created the Rubik's Cube in 1974 to teach new ways of thinking in geometry. The Rubik's Cube became a worldwide sensation in the 1980s, captivating both kids and adults.

In 1975 Rubik received a patent for his “Magic Cube” in Hungary. The cube kept this name for the 5 years following, before being renamed after its inventor. The cube was released for the first time in …

Jul 31, 2024 · The Rubik’s Cube was created 50 years ago by Hungarian inventor Ernő Rubik. Over 500 million of them have been sold.

Apr 24, 2025 · The Rubik's Cube was invented in 1974 by Ernő Rubik, a Hungarian professor of architecture and design in Budapest. His original intention was to help his students understand three …

It all began in 1974, when Hungarian architect and professor Ernő Rubik created a seemingly simple cube to help his students understand three-dimensional movement.

Fluent in Hungarian and English, Kremer negotiated a deal with the Ideal Toy Company, who renamed it the “Rubik’s Cube” and launched it on the international market in 1980. The Rubik’s Cube was an …