# Benjamin Franklin’s Kite Experiment

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Podcast: [History Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/history-daily-4410220)
Published: 2026-06-10T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8909148
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## Resource

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.

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