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Binghamton, New York

Located in Broome County, New York, Binghamton was established in 1834. IBM traces its origins to Binghamton/Endicott area. Rod Serling, creator of The Twilight Zone, grew up here.
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Founded 1834 | Population 47,000 | Peak 47,000 (2024) | County Broome County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Binghamton, New York

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1834 Founded: Binghamton was founded in Broome County.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Binghamton's character and economy.
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1913 IBM: IBM precursor founded here.
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1951 Rod Serling: Twilight Zone creator from here.
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2010 Modern Era: Binghamton continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Binghamton

Jan 1, 1970
Family Found a Massive Python Under Their Shed—Then an X-Ray Revealed Its Last Meal
A New Jersey family got an alarming surprise in their backyard when an enormous Burmese python turned up beneath the floor of thei…
Jan 1, 1970
Op-Ed: I Have Loved the Spurs for Over 40 Years—But Victor Wembanyama Will End All of That.
I’ve loved the San Antonio Spurs for as long as I can remember. I still remember the absolute thrill of watching George “T…
Jan 1, 1970
Fans Can’t Stop Talking About Amy Schumer’s Stunning Transformation
Amy Schumer is embracing the results of her health transformation while enjoying some time on the water. The 45-year-old comedian …
Jan 1, 1970
Man With Tattooed Face Struggling To Find Job Shares Photos Of How He Looked Before 
Photos of a young father’s face before he got it tattooed in jail are going viral. New Zealand resident Mark Cropp, 19 years…
Jan 1, 1970
Photos Of Barron Trump At UFC White House Event Have Everyone Saying The Same Thing
For years, he has remained one of the most private members of America’s most closely watched political family. But a rare pu…
Jan 1, 1970
Vanessa Trump Turns Heads After Sharing Update On Her Cancer Battle
The former wife of President Donald Trump’s eldest son is sharing a personal health update after recently revealing a breast…

Complete Historical Timeline

1834 Culture
Founded
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1913 Business
IBM
1951 Culture
Rod Serling
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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IBM traces its origins to Binghamton/Endicott area.
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Rod Serling, creator of The Twilight Zone, grew up here.
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Binghamton University is one of the top SUNY schools.
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Binghamton is located in Broome County, New York.
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Binghamton was founded in 1834.

Famous People from Binghamton, New York

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Bridget Moynahan
Actor, Model · Born Apr 28, 1971 · Age 54
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Chris Wedge
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Mar 20, 1957 · Age 68
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Douglas H. Wheelock
Astronaut, Engineer · Born May 5, 1960 · Age 65
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David Sedaris
Writer, Comedian · Born Dec 26, 1956 · Age 69
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Rick Baker
Actor, Make-Up Artist · Born Dec 8, 1950 · Age 75

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