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United States Post Office formed
Benjamin Franklin, under the authority of the Second Continental Congress, formed the United States Post Office in Philadelphia, PA. This was the first time a reliable system of long distance communication had been introduced into our country. -
First Telegraph Line
The first message was sent through telegraph lines using Morse Code, which was named after its inventor, Samuel Morse. "What has God wrought?" was the first message sent. WIth the telegraph, we could now talk to someone almost instantly over a long distance. -
First Telephone Call
First Telephone Call Thomas Edison places the first telephone call to his assistant. "Mr. Watson. Come here. I want to see you." was the first call ever made. This was one step greater than the telegraph. You could now hold a conversation with people anywhere in the world at a moment's notice. -
The Beginning of the Internet
Even though the foundation of the Internet can be traced back over many years, this is when the Internet is believed to have begun. On this date, CERN, based in Europe, revealed the World Wide Web (www) project. The Internet may be the biggest advancement to promote globalization. With the Internet, it paved the way for email, video conferences like Skype, and global marketplaces like Amazon.com and eBay. -
First Text Message
The first text message that said "Merry Christmas" was sent. -
Worldwide Fiber Optic Cabling
A fiber optic cable network was completed that covers the world and improves connections between all the major worldwide economies. This greatly improved the ability for commerce and trading on a 24/7 basis.
