Addie S Ben Franklins Life By bussom4 Period: Jan 17, 1700 to Apr 17, 1780 Ben Franklin's Life Jan 17, 1706 His Birth Jan 1, 1742 he invented the Franklin Stove May 3, 1775 He Invented bifocals Apr 17, 1780 His death Jan 1, 1968 He Invented Swim Flippers He was noticed for is fame