Events in 1732

June 9, 1732

Founding of Georgia Colony

Georgia was established as the last of the original 13 British colonies, founded through a royal charter from King George II. The colony was created as a haven for England's debtors and as a strategic buffer against Spanish Florida.

June 9, 1732

Establishment of Georgia Colony

Georgia was established as the last of the original 13 British colonies through a royal charter granted by King George II to James Oglethorpe, serving both as a humanitarian refuge and strategic buffer zone.

December 19, 1732

Poor Richard's Almanack First Publication

Benjamin Franklin launches Poor Richard's Almanack under the pseudonym Richard Saunders, marking the beginning of one of colonial America's most influential publications that combined practical wisdom with entertainment.