Nikola Tesla Predicted the Mobile Phone

In 1909, Tesla wrote an article for Popular Mechanics that said it’ll soon be possible for a businessman in New York to dictate instructions for a man in London, over wireless. One could call from their desk, send messages, and someone else would receive it on an instrument no bigger than a watch.

The first mobile phone call was made, on April 3rd, 1973 – almost 65 years later.