Morse Code Day center around Samuel Morse, the communications code he created, and the magnetic telegraph machine that was first used to transmit this revolutionary means of communication from one distant location to another. In 1836, Samuel Morse and his compatriots, Alford Vail, and Joseph Henry developed the code. On January 11, 1838, Samuel Morse and Alford Vail demonstrated the use of the electric telegraph to transmit a message in code for the first time.
Did You Know? SOS signals were often sent in morse code. While SOS had no specific translation, it was said to mean “save our souls” or “save our ship”.
A unique series of dots and dashes, called “dii and dah”, for each letter of the alphabet, and the numbers 0 thru 9. Long before the invention of radios and cell phones, operators used telegraph machines to send messages using this code. On the receiving end, the morse code is translated back into alphabetic characters and numbers to form the message. The message allowed for an instant, coast-to-coast communication of information over telegraph lines. Once radios arrived, morse code continued to be a major means of communication. Morse code was in use in the military, ham radios, and other means of communication for decades.
Morse Code Day celebrates the invention of morse code and the electric telegraph machine. This special event was established on this date to honor Samuel Morse, who was born on April 27, 1791.
How to Celebrate Morse Code Day
Here are some ways to enjoy Morse Code Day:
Learn about the life of Samuel Morse who developed the code.
Learn the dots and dashes of this code.
Use it.
History and Origin of Morse Code Day
Doing research I did not find the creator or the origin of Morse Code Day. I could not find out when it was first celebrated.
Keep those keys pounding today to celebrate Morse Code Day!!
