Benjamin Franklin Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 14, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Benjamin Franklin Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Benjamin Franklin Facts

Full Name	Benjamin Franklin
Birthdate	January 17, 1706
Birth Place	Boston, MA
Age (in 2024)	318 Years Old
Zodiac	Capricorn
Occupation	Inventor

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Benjamin Franklin Age & Birthday

Benjamin Franklin is best known as Inventor who has born on January 17, 1706 in Boston, MA. Currently, Benjamin Franklin is 318 years, 10 months and 28 days old. Benjamin Franklin will celebrate 319th birthday on Friday, 17th of January 2025. Below the countdown to Benjamin Franklin upcoming birthday.

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Benjamin Franklin Biography

About

Founding Father of the United States who became known for his political works, his writings, and for his contribution to the understanding of electricity, highlighted by his (possibly apocryphal) flying of a kite in a lightning storm. He also invented bifocal glasses, the catheter, the lightning rod, and a musical instrument called a glass harmonica.

Before Fame

He wrote under the pseudonym Mrs. Silence Dogood, and published provocative letters; in 1731, he joined a Masonic Lodge.

Trivia

He was the first United States Ambassador to France, where he advocated religious tolerance and paved the way for Louis XVI's signing of the Edict of Versailles, which gave Catholics civil status in France.

Family Life

He established a common-law marriage to Deborah Reed in 1730 after her mother rejected him as a suitor; he had an illegitimate son named William Temple Franklin in 1762.

Associated With

He attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787 alongside other powerful political figures of the time, including George Washington.

Top Asked Questions about Benjamin Franklin

How old is Benjamin Franklin in 2024?

Benjamin Franklin is 318 years old today.

When was Benjamin Franklin born?

Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston, MA.

What is Benjamin Franklin zodiac sign?

Benjamin Franklin zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What was Benjamin Franklin best known for?

Benjamin Franklin was best known as Inventor.

Fun Facts about Benjamin Franklin's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Benjamin Franklin's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Benjamin Franklin was born on Sunday, 17^th day / 02^nd week of 1706
Benjamin Franklin has Capricorn zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Benjamin Franklin birthday is XVII.I.MDCCVI
Benjamin Franklin's birthstone is Garnet
Benjamin Franklin's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
Benjamin Franklin age in year is 318 years old
Benjamin Franklin age in month is 3826 months old
Benjamin Franklin age in day is 116479 days old
Benjamin Franklin age in hour is 2795496 hours old
Benjamin Franklin age in minute is 167729760 minutes old
Benjamin Franklin age in second is 10063785600 seconds old
Next Benjamin Franklin birthday is on Friday, January 17th 2025
Benjamin Franklin age in next birthday (2025) is 319 years old

Historical Events on Benjamin Franklin Birthday (January 17)

Below are historical events that coincided with Benjamin Franklin's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1991	Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning as aircraft strike positions across Iraq, it is also the first major combat sortie for the F-117. LCDR Scott Speicher's F/A-18C Hornet from VFA-81 is shot down by a Mig-25 and is the first American casualty of the War. Iraq fires eight Scud missiles into Israel in an unsuccessful bid to provoke Israeli retaliation.
1991	Crown Prince Harald of Norway becomes King Harald V, following the death of his father, King Olav V.
1992	During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologizes for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II.
1994	The 6.7 Mw  Northridge earthquake shakes the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 57 people dead and more than 8,700 injured.
1995	The 6.9 Mw  Great Hanshin earthquake shakes the southern Hyōgo Prefecture with a maximum Shindo of VII, leaving 5,502-6,434 people dead, and 251,301-310,000 displaced.
1996	The Czech Republic applies for membership in the European Union.
1997	Cape Canaveral Air Force Station: A Delta II carrying the GPS IIR-1 satellite explodes 13 seconds after launch, dropping 250 tons of burning rocket remains around the launch pad.
1998	Clinton-Lewinsky scandal: Matt Drudge breaks the story of the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky affair on his Drudge Report website.
2002	Mount Nyiragongo erupts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, displacing an estimated 400,000 people.
2007	The Doomsday Clock is set to five minutes to midnight in response to North Korea's nuclear testing.
2010	Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, results in at least 200 deaths.
2013	Former cyclist Lance Armstrong confesses to his doping in an airing of Oprah's Next Chapter.
2016	President Barack Obama announces the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
2017	The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is announced to be suspended.
2023	An avalanche strikes Nyingchi, Tibet, killing 28 people.
1991	The birth of Trevor Bauer, American baseball player
1991	The birth of Esapekka Lappi, Finnish Rally Driver
1991	The birth of Slade Griffin, Australian rugby league player
1991	The birth of Alise Post, American BMX rider
1993	The birth of Frankie Cocozza, British singer
1994	The birth of Mark Steketee, Australian cricketer
1995	The birth of Terutsuyoshi Shoki, Japanese sumo wrestler
1995	The birth of Indya Moore, American actor and model
1997	The birth of Jake Paul, American YouTube personality, actor, rapper, and professional boxer
1997	The birth of Kyle Tucker, American baseball player
1998	The birth of Jeff Reine-Adelaide, French footballer
1998	The birth of Sophie Molineux, Australian cricketer
1999	The birth of Isa Briones, American actor and singer
2000	The birth of Devlin DeFrancesco, Canadian race car driver
2000	The birth of Kang Chan-hee, South Korean singer and actor
2014	The death of Sunanda Pushkar, Indian-Canadian businesswoman (b. 1962)
2014	The death of Suchitra Sen, Indian film actress (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Ken Furphy, English footballer and manager (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Faten Hamama, Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931)
2015	The death of Don Harron, Canadian actor and screenwriter (b. 1924)
2016	The death of Blowfly, American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1939)
2016	The death of Melvin Day, New Zealand painter and historian (b. 1923)
2016	The death of V. Rama Rao, Indian lawyer and politician, 12th Governor of Sikkim (b. 1935)
2016	The death of Sudhindra Thirtha, Indian religious leader (b. 1926)
2017	The death of Tirrel Burton, American football player and coach (b. 1929)
2018	The death of Jessica Falkholt, Australian actress (b. 1988)
2019	The death of S. Balakrishnan, Malayalam movie composer (b. 1948)
2020	The death of Derek Fowlds, British actor (b.1937)
2021	The death of Rasheed Naz, Pakistani film and television actor (b. 1948)
2022	The death of Birju Maharaj, Indian dancer (b. 1937)

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