Today in History . . .

Deb in IA

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On January 7, 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo observes three satellites orbiting Jupiter.

On Janaury 7, 1785, French aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard and American physician John Jeffries of Boston are the first to successfully cross the English Channel in a gas balloon.

On January 7, 1927, commercial phone service across the Atlantic begins.

On January 7, 1955, American singer Marian Anderson is the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House.
 

I wonder how expensive the transatlantic calls were in 1927.

Very interesting, Deb, thanks for doing this for us.

Katholyn
 


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