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1837

Electric telegraph eclipses semaphore networks

Long-distance messaging shifted from line-of-sight towers to electrical transmission.

Canonical milestoneBritain and United States1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the Death of Technologies

Position 3

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BritannicaConfidence 95%

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