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Facts about telecommunication

1858: The First Transatlantic Telegraph and Queen Victoria’s 18-Hour Message

In 1858, the first transatlantic telegraph cable was established, with a single character requiring two minutes to traverse the distance. Queen Victoria’s first comprehensive message took nearly 18 hours to transmit across the cable.

Posted on May 17, 2023Author IlyaTags telecommunication, telegraphLeave a comment on 1858: The First Transatlantic Telegraph and Queen Victoria’s 18-Hour Message
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