Historical Events tagged with "Edinburgh"

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Technology & Innovation

Inauguration of Subscriber Trunk Dialling

December 5th, 1958 66 years ago

Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated Subscriber Trunk Dialling by making a direct phone call from Bristol to Edinburgh, speaking to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. This significant technological advancement showcased the modernization of telecommunications in the UK, allowing people to connect over long distances without operator assistance.

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