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What happened on March 7th?
Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the telephone
Matthew Jones
March 07, 2025
1876 Alexander Graham Bell Secures a Patent for the Telephone
On March 7th, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for his invention of the telephone. This groundbreaking device revolutionized communication by allowing voices to be transmitted over long distances, laying the foundation for modern telecommunications.
This is Alexander Graham Bell's telephone patent drawing.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on March 7:
2010 — Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director for The Hurt Locker (2009), a gripping depiction of bomb disposal during the Iraq War.
1987 — Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight to claim the World Boxing Association (WBA) championship after defeating James Smith in a 12-round bout.
1965 — Civil rights protesters in Selma, Alabama, were attacked by law enforcement on “Bloody Sunday,” galvanizing national support for the Voting Rights Movement.
1644 — Massachusetts established the first bicameral legislature in North America, a landmark in democratic governance.
161 — Marcus Aurelius ascended to the throne as emperor of Rome, initiating a reign marked by philosophical insight and military campaigns.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On March 7, we’re singing to:
Publius Septimius Geta (189) — Roman emperor known for his brief and tumultuous reign alongside his brother Caracalla, marked by rivalry and political intrigue.
Bryan Cranston (1956) — Acclaimed American actor celebrated for his roles in Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle, showcasing remarkable range and depth.
🪦Who Died Today?
On March 7, we’re saying goodbye to:
Antoninus Pius (161) — Roman emperor admired for his peaceful and prosperous reign, emphasizing stability and legal reform.
Stanley Kubrick (1999) — Visionary American director whose films, including 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Shining, redefined cinematic storytelling and visual artistry.
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