NEW YORK -- It's been 25 years since the world's first-ever text message was sent, an innovation that has shaped modern communication. The first text message was sent in December 1992. It read "Merry ...

(WHTM) Somebody not answering their phone? Send them a text message. Having a silly conversation with a friend? Send text messages. Having a serious discussion and want to preserve a written record?

Today marks a truly historic date — December 3. Why? Because on this very day, 33 years ago, the world received its first-ever text message. On December 3, 1992, engineer Neil Papworth sent the ...