March 7th has seen its fair share of pivotal moments throughout history. One of the most notable events on this day occurred in 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the first US patent for the invention of the telephone. This revolutionary invention transformed communication, allowing people to speak to one another over long distances for the first time. Bell’s patent marked a turning point in technology, paving the way for the modern telecommunications industry. The telephone not only changed how people connected but also influenced economies and cultures around the globe. Fast forward to 1965, when the Selma to Montgomery marches began, marking a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement. Led by prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., these marches highlighted the struggle for voting rights for African Americans. The march on March 7th, now known as “Bloody Sunday,” was met with violence as marchers were brutally attacked by law enforcement
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