Back on this day in 1790, Benjamin Franklin passed away in Philadelphia
Published on Apr 17, 2026, 8:30:18 AM
Total time: 00:01:04
Published on Apr 17, 2026, 8:30:18 AM
Total time: 00:01:04
Back on this day in 1790, Benjamin Franklin passed away in Philadelphia. We can thank Franklin for bifocals, the lightning rod, the Franklin stove and even swim fins.
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