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March 10, 1876
The first successful test of a telephone is made by Alexander Graham Bell.
Invention of the telephone
The invention of the telephone was the culmination of work done by more than one individual, and led to an array of lawsuits relating to the patent claims of several individuals and numerous companies. Notable people included in this were Antonio Meucci, Philipp Reis, Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell.
Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born Canadian-American inventor, scientist, and engineer who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885.
March 10
March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 296 days remain until the end of the year.