Telephone Invention Dispute? That Rings a Bell
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Historical Events
Alexander Graham Bell Patents Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for the telephone in the US
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Famous Birthdays
- Edgar Evans, Welsh explorer (part of Robert Scott's Terra Nova Expedition to Antarctica), born in Rhossili, Wales (d. 1912)
About March 7, 1876
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 148 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces