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Framingham, Massachusetts

A historic Massachusetts town that became a city in 2018, Framingham sits along the old Boston Post Road and played a role in the start of the American Revolution. It's internationally famous for the Framingham Heart Study, a groundbreaking medical research project running since 1948 that transformed our understanding of heart disease.
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Founded 1675 | Population 74,000 | Peak 74,000 (2024) | County Middlesex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Framingham, Massachusetts

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1675 Founded: Framingham was settled by Puritan colonists along the old Connecticut Path.
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1775 Revolution: Framingham militiamen marched to Concord on April 19, joining the opening battle of the American Revolution.
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1948 Heart Study Begins: The Framingham Heart Study launched, becoming the most important longitudinal cardiovascular study in history.
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1960 Tech Corridor: Framingham became part of the Route 128/I-495 technology corridor, attracting major corporations.
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2018 Becomes a City: Framingham voters approved a city charter, transitioning from town meeting to city government after 318 years.
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Latest News in Framingham

Jan 1, 1970
Mom and Dad who Neglected Starved Baby Learn Their Fates
BOSTON — In a case that shocked many, a Massachusetts couple faced the consequences of their actions on February 13, 2016, after…
Jan 1, 1970
Mom 3 Takes Closer Look Licence Realizes Something Very Wrong Photo
BOSTON — On a chilly January day in 2016, a Massachusetts mother of three found herself staring at her daughter’s driver&#…
Jan 1, 1970
Remember Woman who Sued 8 Year Old Nephew 127000 Over Hug Verdict
BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2015 — In a case that left people scratching their heads, a Massachusetts woman took her 8-year-old nephew to c…
Jan 1, 1970
Couple Gets Over 2300 Years Prison Child Pornography
BOSTON (October 28, 2015) — In a case that left many stunned by its severity, a Massachusetts couple was sentenced to a combined…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump Rises 20000 Massachusetts Democrats Leave Party
BOSTON, Massachusetts — In the heat of the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump’s rapid climb in the polls sparked an unex…
Jan 1, 1970
Woman Whose Car Flipped Over Thinks Man Coming Help Then Sees what Hes
BOSTON — On a rainy March evening in 2015, Sarah Thompson’s drive home took a terrifying turn when her car skidded off the…

Complete Historical Timeline

1675 Culture
Founded
1775 Disaster
Revolution
1948 Culture
Heart Study Begins
1960 Business
Tech Corridor
2018 Government
Becomes a City

Did You Know?

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The Framingham Heart Study has been running since 1948 and revolutionized understanding of heart disease.
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Framingham only became a city in 2018 after centuries as a town.
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Shoppers World was one of the first shopping malls in America.
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Framingham is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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Framingham was founded in 1675.

Famous People from Framingham, Massachusetts

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Adam Schiff
Writer, Lawyer · Born Jun 22, 1960 · Age 65
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Og Mandino
Writer · Born Dec 12, 1923 · Died Sep 3, 1996 (age 72)
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Ginger Fish
Drummer, Musician · Born Sep 28, 1965 · Age 60
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Monique Gabriela Curnen
Actor, Film Director · Born Sep 7, 1970 · Age 55
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Crispus Attucks
Sailor, Stevedore · Born Jan 1, 1723 · Died Mar 5, 1770 (age 47)

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