Marconi Sends Transatlantic Wireless Message

On January 18, 1903

Massachusetts’s Marconi Wireless Station Site successfully sent the first radio transmission between the US and Europe.

This Day in History - January 18

474 AD

Leo II was crowned Emperor of Rome at just seven years of age.

1986

Charity song 'That's What Friends Are For' hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

1964

British band, The Beatles made it onto the US Billboard Hot 100 for the first time.

1964

The plans to construct the World Trade Center in New York City were announced to the public.

1986

NASA's Columbia Space Shuttle completed mission STS-61-C when it landed at the Edwards Air Force Base.

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