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The telegraph
Samuel Morse invented the telegraph. The telegraph was used to transmit messages into electrical
impulses. -
Morse Code
The first telegraphic message was sent on an experimental line from Washington D.C to Baltimore. The message "What hath God wrought?" was then recorded onto paper. -
Alexander Grham Bell invents the first telephone.
Later Bell received a patent for his work and research. The first telephone lead to more interest in improving ways of communication, and more advancements in technology. -
The First Phone Call
Following the invention of the telephone, the first phone call was made by Alexander Graham Bell to his partner Thomas Watson. The thing to ever be said on a telephone being "Mr. Watson--come here--I want to see you." -
First working transmitter was invented. Heinrich Hertz's invention paved the way for many more advancements in digital communication.
Heinrich Hertz's invention made it possible for many more advancements in digital communication. -
The first Wireless communication
Inventor Guglielmo Marconi successfully sent the first message over open sea reaching a distance of 3.7 miles. The message being “Are you ready.” -
The First Audio Transfer
Reginald A. Fessenden was the first person in history to send audio, through electromagnetic waves. He transferred the audio over the distance of about a mile. -
Technology helps with War
Because of the invention of the telephone and telegrams, soldiers in WW1 were able to communicate better with each other. Before this new was of communication soldiers had to use signal flags and flares. -
The first digital voice transmission
SIGSALY secure speech system completed the first successful digital voice transmission. -
911 Call
The first 911 call was a big step for safety and security in America. Providing an easier more efficient way to contact authorities when you need help. -
The internet was born
The first form of the internet ARPANET was created and sent the first message. Paving the way for the Internet Revolution and many advancements made in communication. -
The first handheld cellphone
The first handheld cellphone made improvements for more efficient technology and made it easier for people to communicate on the phone. -
The First "Personal Computer" was invented
The small computer named the Altair was developed in 1974 creating a new form of technology. -
The rise of Apple
Years later the internet is created Steve Jobs invented a new personal computer and establishing Apple. -
The first emoticon was used
This led to our current form of texting with emojis and other "text slang" -
First text message
The first text message was sent from a computer to a phone. "Merry Christmas" was sent from Neil Papworth on December 3rd. -
WWW
The World Wide Web became accessible to all of the public. This sparked lots of interest in the general public. Before this the WWW was only available to certain people of importance. -
First form of Social Media
What we now recognize as the first form of social media Six Degrees was created. Users could upload profiles and interact with other users. -
FaceBook was created
The social media platform FaceBook was invented leaving other platforms to follow soon after. -
The first Tweet
The first tweet was published starting the "twitter phase". Leading to a new era of social media and even more companies popping up.