March 07 in history: Patent for telephone, Varanasi blasts and more

 | Updated: Mar 07, 2021, 10:45 AM IST

First female director wins an Oscar, NASA's telescope Kepler released into space to find other Earths, and more — here's what happened on this day in history

Alexander Graham Bell receives patent for telephone

Alexander Graham Bell receives patent for telephone

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Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight to win WBA belt

Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight to win WBA belt

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28 killed in twin blasts in India's holy city Varanasi

28 killed in twin blasts in India's holy city Varanasi

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NASA releases telescope Kepler into space to find other Earths

NASA releases telescope Kepler into space to find other Earths

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Kathryn Bigelow becomes first female director to win an Oscar

Kathryn Bigelow becomes first female director to win an Oscar

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