Benjamin Franklin By jkstudent1 Jan 17, 1706 Benjamin Franklin was born Jun 10, 1718 He became a Printer's apprentice Jun 10, 1723 He runs away to Philadelphia Jun 10, 1728 He opens a print shop in Philadelphia Jun 10, 1730 He marries Deborah Read Jun 10, 1732 First issued of Poor Richard's Almanack Jun 10, 1752 Conducts kite experiment Jun 10, 1774 Deborah dies Jun 10, 1776 Signs Declaration of Indepence Jun 10, 1790 Dies of pleurisy at his home in Philadelphia
