What Happened in 1732

George Washington is born

George Washington is born to Augustine and Mary (Ball) Washington at Wakefield Farm, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Read more

The Library Company Of Philadelphia Signs A Contract With Its First Librarian

On November 14, 1732 the Library Company of Philadelphia signed a contract with its first librarian. Founded by Benjamin Franklin and friends in... Read more

Benjamin Franklin Begins Publishing "Poor Richard's Almanac"

Poor Richard's Almanack (sometimes Almanac) was a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin, who adopted the pseudonym of "Poor Richard" or... Read more