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apr 3, 1973 - The first call from a mobile phone takes place, New York City.

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The first call made from a mobile phone happened on 3 April 1973 in New York City. It was made by the engineer Marty Cooper, who worked at the telecommunications firm Motorola and the call was to a rival at his company’s competitor, Bell Laboratories.

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apr 3, 1973
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~ 53 years ago