Episode
Benjamin Franklin’s Kite Experiment
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- History Daily
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- Jun 10, 2026
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- 934
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Summary
June 10, 1752 . Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm to demonstrate a connection between lightning and electricity. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.