March 7, 1876 On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone. Three days later he conducted a successful experiment of his invention when he made the first phone call. In honor of today, Howard printed an image from a very small sort. This is probably the smallest print we have filmed for a video! #ThisDayInHistory #OnThisDay #sacramento #telephone #printing | Sacramento History Museum

On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the telephone. The rotary phone or dial telephone streamlined phone calls and reduced the need for operator assistance. The dial system, introduced by the Bell System, used a rotating dial to send electric signals corresponding to the numbers dialed, so you can reach the person you are trying to call directly instead of being routed to an operator line. Along with your phone, you are also given a telephone directory, or phone book,