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November 21, 1877

Phonograph

The hand-cranked machine Edison set down on the editors' desk asked how they liked the phonograph, then bid them good night.

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Both events are tagged Electricity and Telecommunications. Follow the topic to compare their stories; no direct influence is asserted.

Explore a shared thread

Both events are tagged Electricity. Follow the topic to compare their stories; no direct influence is asserted.

Explore a shared thread

Both events are tagged Electricity and Telecommunications. Follow the topic to compare their stories; no direct influence is asserted.