What Happened This Year 1901
Historical Events from This Year 1901
Science & Technology
Marconi's First Transatlantic Radio Signal Reception
December 12th, 1901 123 years ago
Guglielmo Marconi successfully received the letter 'S' in Morse Code at Signal Hill in St John's, Newfoundland. This momentous occasion marked the first time a radio signal was transmitted across the Atlantic Ocean, showcasing the potential of wireless communication. Marconi's experiment aimed to prove that radio waves could travel long distances, overcoming geographical barriers traditionally faced by electrical means of communication. The significance of this achievement was felt worldwide as it opened up new possibilities for instant communication over vast oceans.
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