is best known for inventing the telephone. But he was also behind the creation of some of the world’s first flying machines — including human-carrying kites! https://t.co/GDlbN2gMUt

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The first call was made today in 1876 by The first words transmitted were to Thomas Watson, his assistant, "Mr Watson, come here. I want to see you." This postage stamp, from 1976, is now to make a https://t.co/H8GZ8SUF1m

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received a patent for the on this day in 1876. Three days later...

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