Alexander Graham Bell Day










Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was a Scottish researcher and inventor.

Every year March 7 is celebrated as Alexander Graham Bell Day because it was on this day in 1876, that his groundbreaking invention, the telephone, was patented.


The first words spoken over the telephone by him on March 10,1876 were, "Mr.Watson, come here, I want to see you."

Let's get to know his few other inventions as well...

  • Bell's first invention was a wheat dehusking machine when he was in his early teens.
  • Metal Detector - Bell came up with this device to locate a bullet inside of assassinated President James A.Garfield .
  • Audiometer - device used to detect hearing problems
  • Graphophone (originally known as phonograph) - a machine used to record and playback sounds.

Bell's invention of telephone was a milestone in the communication field and now it's modified versions has become an important and indispensable gadget in everyone's day to day life.


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