January 17, 1706 (Yiyou the twelfth lunar month, third), American writer, scientist Franklin's birthday.

1706 1 17, Franklin was born in Boston owners family. 16-year-old began to write the article, "On Liberty" has published papers. 126 articles published between 1765-1775, publicity materialism, prompting the National Awakening. He is one of the most prestigious leaders of the independence movement in North America, to participate in the amendments to the Declaration of Independence. He also invented the the lightning bell, new stove.