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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
Influencer With No Arms Or Legs Finally Answers The One Question “Everyone Wants To Know”
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Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Mother Turns Heads After Tracking Down Gang Members Who Murdered Her Daughter 
In a gripping tale of determination and courage, Miriam Elizabeth Rodríguez Martínez, a mother from San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Me…
Jan 1, 1970
Mother Issues Warning To Other Women After Scalping Herself On Accident 
A New York mother is sharing the harrowing moment she was scalped after her long hair became entangled in a car’s fan belt. Alon…
Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
From a Prison Cell Birth To Hollywood Royalty: She’s Now a True Screen Legend & Married To Her Co-Star
Leighton Meester may always be remembered as Blair Waldorf — the impeccably dressed, sharp-tongued queen of Manhattan’s elite …

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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