On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison proposed saying “hello” when greeting someone on the telephone.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison proposed saying “hello” when greeting someone on the telephone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thomas Edison suggests using the word "hello" as a telephone greeting - August 15th, 1877

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Thomas Edison suggests using the word "hello" as a telephone greeting - August 15th, 1877

Thomas Edison suggests using the word "hello" as a telephone greeting - August 15th, 1877