What Happened in 1730

Lorenzo Corsini (Clement XII) elected Pope

Pope Clement XII (7 April 1652 – 6 February 1740), born Lorenzo Corsini, was Pope from 12 July 1730 to 6 February 1740. Born in Florence, the son... Read more

Benjamin Franklin Marries Deborah Read

At the age of 17, Franklin proposed to 15-year-old Deborah Read while a boarder in the Read home. At that time, the mother was wary of allowing her... Read more