President Barack Obama is expected to address a funeral Mass for Mr Kennedy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston on Saturday, before his burial that evening.
Other jumps included searches for "tie" the after the tie for Best Sound Editing was announced, and searches for "michelle obama" when the first lady made a special appearance from the White House to help present the Best Picture.
The White House historically extends invitations to ordinary people to join the first lady in the public gallery of the House chamber during the speech, believing they can help put a human face on an issue or proposal the president will discuss during his annual address.