December 3, 1992
A test engineer for Sema Group uses a personal computer to send the world's first text message via the Vodafone network to the phone of a colleague.
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On December 3, in the year 1992:
A test engineer for Sema Group uses a personal computer to send the world's first text message via the Vodafone network to the phone of a colleague.
Text messaging, or texting, is the act of composing and sending electronic messages, typically consisting of alphabetic and numeric characters, between two or more users of mobile phones, tablet computers, smartwatches, desktops/laptops, or another type of compatible computer.
Why December 3, 1992 matters:
A test engineer for Sema Group uses a personal computer to send the world's first text message via the Vodafone network to the phone of a colleague.
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: December 3, 1992
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: A test engineer for Sema Group uses a personal computer to send the world's first text message via the Vodafone network to the phone of a colleague.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Text_messaging (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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