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16th August 1858: Queen Victoria sends the first transatlantic telegram

Aug 16, 2026Society & Culture

Queen Victoria sent the first telegram using the newly-installed transatlantic telegraph cable to US President James ...

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Published Aug 16, 2026, audio available.

16th August 1858: Queen Victoria sends the first transatlantic telegram

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