History: January 1 (#1)

History: January 1 (#1)
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January 1, 1985 The first British mobile phone call is made by Michael Harrison to his father Sir Ernest Harrison, chairman of Vodafone.

Commentary

Commentary

On January 1, in the year 1985: The first British mobile phone call is made by Michael Harrison to his father Sir Ernest Harrison, chairman of Vodafone. A mobile phone or cell phone is a portable wireless telepho ne that allows users to make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while moving within a designated telephone service area, unlike fixed-location phones. Why January 1, 1985 matters: The first British mobile phone call is made by Michael Harrison to his father Sir Ernest Harrison, chairman of Vodafone. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: January 1, 1985 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: The first British mobile phone call is made by Michael Harrison to his father Sir Ernest Harrison, chairman of Vodafone. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)