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Charles Bresnahan

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Aug 20, 2025, 9:31:32 AMAug 20
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According to the CAPE COD TIMES

August 20, 1911:
 The first commercial telegram (CW) was sent around the world. The message left The New York Times building in New York City at 7 p.m. and was received 16 minutes later after traveling through 16 relays via including Azores, Gibraltar, India, Hawaii and San Francisco. 

It read: 'This message sent around the world.

Charlie/K1CB, Secretary, Falmouth Amateur Radio Association

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