The First Time The World Saw An ATM Machine
The video below, a retrospective from 1997 marking the 30th anniversary of the world's first ATM installed in Enfield, London in 1967, chronicles the evolution of this groundbreaking banking innovation. Through archival footage and interviews, it traces the ATM's journey from a novel convenience to a ubiquitous fixture in everyday life. The report intriguingly speculates about the future of ATMs, humorously predicting that these machines might soon handle not just cash withdrawals but also transactions for everyday items like cornflakes and pizza, reflecting a whimsical vision of how technology could further integrate into daily routines.
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#OnThisDay 1967: The very first ATM in the world was established in Enfield, London. This report from 1997, on its 30th anniversary, charts the development of the humble bank machine. It also speculates that in the future, people would use them to buy cornflakes and pizza. pic.twitter.com/n2sjqTSGZd
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