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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.
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
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Jan 1, 1970
Fox News ‘Cuts Away’ From Trump During Oval Office Meeting After Noticing Unexpected Detail
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Jan 1, 1970
People Horrifed Over Michael Jackson’s Alleged Nickname For Young Boy He Spent Time With
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Her Mom Died When She Was 5-Years-Old And She Later Moved To NYC With $35, Today She’s World Famous
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Jan 1, 1970
Fashion Model Turns Heads Over This ‘Glaring Detail’ While Walking On The Runway
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Complete Historical Timeline

1834 Culture
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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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