Queen Elizabeth makes history by placing the first operator-free long-distance call in 1958

To think that she lived so long to even use zoom.

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In 2022, Elizabeth became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service. Just months later, she passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Her de@th triggered a global outpouring of grief and admiration, followed by the ascension of her son, now King Charles III.

The future of communication began with a royal dial, Queen Elizabeth made history in 1958 with the first operator-free long-distance call.

Queen Elizabeth serving as an ambulance driver, 1945. Color by Richard James Molloy.

Great lady 👏

The ship “Queen Elizabeth” arrives in the port of New York. On board are soldiers returning from World War II, 1945.

That's so cool! It's amazing to think how far we've come since then with communication technology.

And now look at the rate of technological growth..

Amazing

If she made a long distance call today, now that would be history.