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