The world’s population exceeded 5 billion in 1987. Continue reading
Tag: International
Military Airmail Route Operated by Italian Army
The Italian Army operated the international airmail route between Brindisi, Italy to Valona, Albania from May to June 1917. Continue reading
The First international Advertising Agency
The Australian advertising agency of Gordon and Gotch, founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 1855. Continue reading
Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier
Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (26 August 1740 – 26 June 1810) and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier (6 January 1745 – 2 August 1799) were paper manufacturers from Annonay, in Ardèche, France best known as inventors of the Montgolfière-style hot air balloon, globe aérostatique. Continue reading
The First International Direct Dial Service
Beginning March 1, 1970, an International direct-dial service became available from New York City, NY, USA to London, England. Continue reading
World AIDS Day
Following the World Summit of Ministries of Health on the Programs for Aids Prevention calling for social tolerance for people with AIDS. Leading to an information exchange on the disease and public awareness. The first World AIDS Day was on December 1, 1988. Continue reading
World Population Exceeds 1 Billion
Guglielmo Marconi
Guglielmo Marconi, 1st Marquis of Marconi (/mɑːrˈkoʊni/; Italian: [ɡuʎˈʎɛlmo marˈkoːni]; 25 April 1874 – 20 July 1937) was an Italian inventor and electrical engineer known for his pioneering work on long-distance radio transmission and for his development of Marconi's law and a radio telegraph system. Continue reading
Wireless station for international communications
In 1899 at South Foreland, England, the Wireless Telegraph and Signal Company, Ltd., owned by Guglielmo Marconi, established a wireless station for international communications. Continue reading
The world population exceeded 500 million
In the year 1500 the world population exceeded 500 million. Continue reading