History This Week

A look back at events that made history this week -
compiled by the Summerland Amateur Radio Club of Lismore, NSW

Monday, 08 December, 2008

1888 Highest temp recorded in Lismore 53.3°C.

1896 Preece and Marconi first public demonstration of radio at Toynbee Hall, London.

1901 Marconi received the first transatlantic communication, letter 'S'.

1961 The first amateur satellite, OSCAR I was launched.

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