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The Birth of Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell was born on March 3, 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland. His mother, Eliza Grace, and father, Alexander Melville Bell, had other children along with Alexander. Bell had two siblings; Edward Charles Bell and Melville James Bell. Unfortunately, both of Bell's brothers died of tuberculosis, leaving Bell an only child at a young age (Carvlin 98-99)(thefamouspeople.com (go.galegroup.com) -
Hungary Splits from Austria
Hungary split from Austria in 1849 because of the conflict between the people. A degree of oppression was forced onto the Hungarians. People started attacking each other once they felt a sense of freedom, and would do so in Pest(the Eastern side of Budapest).They pushed the Austrians for a reform. With the threat of a revolution looming, the Austrians had no choice but to give to the Hungarians what they demanded (thepeoplehistory.com). -
New York Times was founded
New York Times was first founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones. The name was first," the New York Daily Times." The paper was originally intended for production on every day except Sunday. This paper was very important because it provided people with daily information about local and world news, in addition to stocks and news on different business sectors (thepeoplehistory.com). -
The Panama Railway crosses from the Atlantic to the Pacific
In 1855, the Panama Railway crossed from the Atlantic to the Pacific. This railway was once known as the "inter-oceanic railroad." The Panama Railway Company crossed Panama, starting from Aspinwall traveling all the way to Panama City. This railroad is still functioning today and was important to the construction of the Panama Canal (thepeoplehistory.com). -
Abraham Lincoln is nominated as President
Abraham Lincoln was nominated as president on November 6, 1860. Lincoln defeated his opponents with only 40 percent of the popular vote. This put him as the first Republican to win the presidency. At the announcement of Lincoln’s victory, it signaled the secession of the Southern states. This was important because the Southern states had been publicly threatening to secession if the Republicans gained the White House (thepeoplehistory.com) (History.com). -
The first Professional Baseball team was formed
The first professional baseball team to be formed was the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1869. This team was financed by a group of Ohio investors. A year later, the Boston Red Stockings along with eight other teams formed as well. Pro baseball was important because it allowed a new form of entertainment and excitement for all people (thepeoplehistory.com)(thepeoplehistory.com). -
A Patent was Made by Bell for his Telephone
After years of working and improving on his new invention, Bell finally completed his project of inventing the telephone. He then filed a patent describing his method of transmitting sounds on an earlier date. Finally on March 7, 1876 the Patent Office awarded Bell one of the most valuable patents in history for his telephone.(Carvlin 98-99)(Hochfelder) -
Bell transmits human speech for the first time
Alexander Graham Bell first transmitted human speech on March 10, 1876. This was only three days after he received his patent for his telephone. His famous words that were the first to be spoken over his new invention were,"Mr. Watson, come here; I want you.” These words were said in his home in Boston, MA (Carvlin 98-99)(www.history.com) -
Bell Demonstrates his Telephone
In June of 1876, Bell demonstrated his prototype of the telephone at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. This was an international showcase for exhibits dealing with commerce, industry and science. He recited lines from Hamlet to demonstrate his work. This astonished the crowd while getting out the news of his new invention.(Carvlin 98-99) -
Bell made the first long distance Call
In 1877, Alexander Graham bell achieved the feat of making the first long distance call. This call was made from the Lyceum in Salem to Watson at the Boston Globe in Boston. The telephone was a wooden box with a small hole in the front. The caller would speak and listen through the same hole(Poynter.org) -
The Bell Telephone Company was formed
The Bell Telephone Company was formed on July 9th, 1877. This was the first telephone company to ever be formed. It was organized in Boston, MA. The company faced about 600 court challenges, all in which Bell won. Despite the challenges that were faced, the company continued to grow(Carvlin 98-99) -
The Statue of Liberty was gifted
The statue of Liberty arrived in the US as a gift from France in June, 1885, after being worked on for many years. This statue was divided into 350 individual pieces, and was shipped over in 214 crates. This grand gesture was given to the US to commemorate the alliance between the two countries. The significance of this statue grew, as it was an inspiration to immigrants who left their beloved homes and sailed past her on their way to America.(History.com)(thepeoplehistory.com). -
Bell founded the American Association to Promote the Speech of the Deaf
In 1890, Bell founded the American Association to Promote the Speech of Deaf. This was Bell's way of carrying on his father's legacy, who worked with the deaf for most of his life. Bell founded this organization to increase the opportunity for the deaf community for education and employment(startasl.com). -
Bell founded the Aerial Experiment Association
In 1907, Bell founded the Aerial Experiment. This was a Canadian-American aeronautical research group. It was an organization that gathered together a group of young aviators and designers for the purpose of developing heavier-than-air flying machines.The AEA produced several different aircraft in quick succession, with each member acting as principal designer for at least one.(Carvlin 98-99)(britannica.com). -
The formal opening of the North American transcontinental Telephone line
Alexander Graham Bell made the formal opening of the North American Transcontinental Telephone line. Alexander Graham Bell, in New York City, repeated his famous statement, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you," into the telephone. This statement was again heard by his assistant Dr. Watson in San Francisco. The call was a long distance call of 3,400 miles(Carvlin 98-99) -
Death of Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell died on August 2, 1992. He passed away on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. On the day of his funeral, all telephone lines in North America fell silent for one minute (Carvlin 98-99)(Bruce 490-491).
