History This Week

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

Sunday 14 January 2007

1878 First private phone connection in UK, Isle of Wight.

1889 Cloncurry, Qld, highest recorded Australian temp, 53.1°C, 128°F.

1903 Marconi, first messages each way USA to Britain.

1904 The first military experiments with radio at the Eiffel Tower took place by French Army.

1911 First Monte Carlo Motor Rally begins.

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