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The speaking clock turns 75 years old

Now part of Britain's heritage, the speaking clock was the first of the pre-recorded information services in the UK provided through telephones.
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In the United Kingdom, the speaking clock can be reached by dialling 123 on a BT phone line; the number may vary on other networks.
A speaking clock service was first introduced in Britain on July 24, 1936.
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