On this day in history, December 3, 1992, the first text message is sent

People across the world send text messages every day — often multiple times a day or even per hour. 

The simple act of typing on a keyboard (no matter how small that keyboard may be) and hitting "send" is now second nature in the 21st century.

But once upon a time, it was a novel idea. 

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, DECEMBER 2, 1823, PRESIDENT MONROE TOUTS DOCTRINE DEFENDING WESTERN HEMISPHERE

And on this day in history, Dec. 3, 1992, the first SMS (short message service)...