dec 19, 1732 - Benjamin Franklin, in the Pennsylvania Gazette, first advertises the publication of Poor Richard's Almanack, purportedly written by "Richard Saunders", a pen name used by Franklin. [10] The book goes on sale on December 28. [11] The annual publication will continue until 1758
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