Cross Atlantic Communication Day is observed annually on July 27 in the United States. This event is conducted in both European and American colonies to commemorate the establishment of new businesses. It is now possible to communicate across oceans due to technological advancements. In earlier times, messages had to be physically conveyed, and storms prevented ships from crossing the Atlantic Ocean in time to deliver messages. The approach was agonisingly sluggish, and there was no assurance that the news would be transmitted.
The background of Cross Atlantic Communication Day
Cross Atlantic Communication Day is observed on July 27 to honour the invention of transatlantic telegraph cables. A telegraph cable was laid across the Atlantic Ocean to connect Europe and North America in 1866, marking a historical turning point. The undertaking took a total of 12 years to complete. It was begun in 1854 and finished on July 27, 1866. To lay the cables, the endeavour required numerous ships, trials, failures, and a substantial amount of money.
In 1857, the first endeavour was made to construct a 1,700-mile line between Newfoundland and Ireland. The endeavour was abandoned after the cable broke repeatedly. The project’s achievement was a major victory for many people.
The Cross Atlantic telegraph wires were constructed by numerous brilliant minds, making life simpler for all. New opportunities arose for the global populace as a result of enhanced communication. Over time, communication has developed and improved. Internet has made instantaneous messaging, phone calls, and video calls a commodity. Transatlantic communication is now rapid and simple. People can communicate with others from various parts of the world without much thought. This simplicity of communication has greatly simplified business and other relationships.
Cross-Atlantic Communication Day serves as a reminder of the numerous advantages we derive from enhanced communication technologies.
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5 FACTS REGARDING CROSS-ATLANTIC COMMUNICATION CABLES
Two transatlantic cables were laid by the S.S. Great Eastern, ensuring future communication between continents.
The ship S.S. Great Eastern is currently on display at a museum in Bristol, United Kingdom.
A commemorative stamp honouring the centenary of the Atlantic Cable is issued in the United States.
In the 1850s, submarine cables were only used to transmit telegraph signals.
When the first submarine cable was constructed in 1853, it connected the United Kingdom to Ireland, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
CROSS ATLANTIC COMMUNICATION DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | July 27 | Thursday |
| 2024 | July 27 | Saturday |
| 2025 | July 27 | Sunday |
| 2026 | July 27 | Monday |
| 2027 | July 27 | Tuesday |
