National Telephone Day
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Where is National Telephone Day celebrated?
National Telephone Day is celebrated all over the USA. It is a day to look back at history and appreciate the brilliant invention without which our lives would have been much different.
Who is National Telephone Day celebrated by?
Everybody celebrates National Telephone Day. Who does not have a cell phone nowadays? From children to grownups, everyone is dependent on their phones to some extent. That's why this day deserves to be celebrated by everyone.
When did National Telephone Day first start?
Our research was unable to determine who created this event, nor could we find out why it is observed on April 25.
Who started National Telephone Day?
Unfortunately, the creator of the event is not as popular as the creator of telephones, Alexander Graham Bell.
History And Timeline
Since its invention, telephones have evolved rapidly; from the 'electric speech machine' to telephones with phone numbers, from landlines to cell phones, and from the phone book to contact lists. So, let us see some of the historical events related to the greatest invention in the world of communication.
Invention Of Lover's Phone
The British physicist Robert Hooke invented the telephone made of tin cans. He named it the 'lovers' phone.
1667Approval Of Bell's Patent
Alexander Graham Bell invented telephones in 1976 along with many other inventors. Two of them were Antonio Meucci and Elisha Gray. But while their caveats were refused due to various reasons, Bell received this patent successfully and wrote his name in the pages of history.
1876Installation Of First Telephone Lines
On April 15, 1877, the first telephone lines were installed in Massachusetts so that people could call each other from Somerville to Boston. By 1880, there were about 50,000 phones in the USA.
1877The First Transcontinental Call
The first transcontinental call took place in 1915, between Bell and Watson. The former sitting in NYC called the latter who was in San Francisco. What they talked about on this call remained a secret.
1915100 Millionth Telephone
The 100 millionth telephone was installed in the USA, and to celebrate the event gold phones were issued to the President, the Governors, and the dignitaries.
1967Traditions And Customs
Just think what would have happened if telephones hadn't been invented. We wouldn't have known how it feels to receive phone calls from friends and loved ones.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Telephone Day
To celebrate this day, you can make some phone calls to your favorite people. You can also add someone else to the call and make it a conference call.
And finally, if you or any of your family members need a new phone, then go out and buy one. It will be a great way to celebrate National Telephone Day.
Facts And Stats
- 'Mr. Watson, come here! I want to see you!' were Alexander Graham Bell's first words through a telephone. You could also try it with someone on this National Telephone Day
- The first telephone lines installed by Bell Telephone Company were from Boston to Sommerville, Massachusetts. And now they are everywhere, and there is even a national day dedicated to them.
- 'Electric Speech Machine' was the name Alexander Graham Bell used when he first introduced the telephone. Thank goodness someone changed it later, or we would have to celebrate National Electric Speech Machine Day instead of National Telephone Day!
Who encouraged the celebration of National Telephone Day?
Even though it is not known who started this celebration, it can still be assumed that everyone in the US was excited and encouraged to celebrate this day.
What are some benefits of celebrating National Telephone Day?
Celebrating this day is celebrating the older technologies and acknowledging the development we have made from the inception of telephone devices.
What are some important facts about National Telephone Day?
1) Mark Twain, the great American writer, was one of the first persons to install a telephone at his home. 2) Instead of 'hello', as we use now, Graham Bell thought of using 'Ahoy' while answering telephone calls.
3) Nomophobia and Ringxiety are two diseases related to phones; while the first one denotes an addiction to phones, the latter one denotes the feeling of hearing the phone.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Saturday, April 25, 2020
- Sunday, April 25, 2021
- Monday, April 25, 2022
- Tuesday, April 25, 2023
- Thursday, April 25, 2024
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https://www.nationaldaystoday.com/national-telephone-day/
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