Cryptologic History

"On This Date in Cryptologic History" Calendar

1881: First telephone ciphony device invented by James Harris Rodgers.

Saturday, December 20, 2025

20 Dec 1881: First telephone ciphony device invented by James Harris Rodgers, chief electrician of the U.S. Capitol.

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