QUIZ: Guess Which Decade These Vintage Items Were Invented

When was the rotary phone invented?

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person hanging up a rotary phone
Retry Correct Incorrect The first practical rotary dial was developed by Almon Strowger in 1891 and patented a year later. He patented the automatic telephone exchange, which utilized a rotary dial mechanism to automatically route calls without the need for a human operator. This marked a significant advancement in telephone technology.
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When was the rotary phone invented?

  • 1940
  • 1890
  • 1960
  • 1900
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