Around the world1876
The telephone
Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone; within a few decades voices travelled along wires between cities.
4 Apr 1871 – 30 Sep 1936
5 facts1 source
4 Apr 1871
Born
27 Jun 1906
A son is born
30 Sep 1936
Dies, aged 65
He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.
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Around the world1876
Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone; within a few decades voices travelled along wires between cities.
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