A bug in Google Search is causing a browser tab to freeze when searching between a specified range of dates. Google has a search feature under the Tools > Any Time drop-down menu that allows you to search for content published within a specific date range. Users’ reports say this bug started a few days ago and is affecting all sections of Google Search, including News, Books, Images, Videos, etc. Google is aware of the issue and is hoping to resolve it soon. In the meantime, Google recommends using the’before:’and’after:’search directives instead.
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-search-bug-freezes-tabs-when-using-a-custom-date-range/