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Telegraph Invented
A telegraph is a system for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire. -
Telephone Invented
A telephone is a system that converts acoustic vibrations to electrical signals in order to transmit sound, typically voices, over a distance using wire or radio. -
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Brooklyn Bridge Opened
The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City. -
Sherman Antitrust Act
The Sherman Antitrust Act prohibits monopolies or unreasonable combinations of companies to restrict or in any way control interstate commerce.