On this day in 1983, the first commercial cell phone call was made from Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, Illinois.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1983, the first commercial cell phone call was made from Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1983, the first commercial cell phone call was made from Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, Illinois.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The first American cell phone network launches in Chicago - October 13th, 1983

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The first American cell phone network launches in Chicago - October 13th, 1983

The first American cell phone network launches in Chicago - October 13th, 1983