Benjamin Franklin Day is celebrated on January 17th each year to honor the birth of Benjamin Franklin, one of the United States' most important Founding Fathers.
He is best known for his experiments with electricity, which contributed to the development of modern electrical science. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of bifocal glasses. In 1731, Franklin founded the first subscription library, the Library Company of Philadelphia. In 1741, his pamphlet on the need to educate the youth in Pennsylvania resulted in the founding of the modern day University of Pennsylvania.
In addition to his passion for science and literature, Franklin spoke five languages; English, French, Latin, Italian and Spanish.
Benjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790 at the age of 84 years old.
All of Franklin's inventions: lightning rod, bifocals, swim fins, glass armonica, Franklin's electrostatic machine, Franklin stove, urinary catheter.