Trivia: Which yearly almanac did Ben Franklin publish in the mid-1700s?
Farmers’ Almanac
Schott’s Almanac
Whitaker’s Almanack
Poor Richard’s Almanack
Correct Answer: Poor Richard’s Almanack
So why is this answer correct? : From 1732 to 1758, “Poor Richard’s Almanack” was the premiere almanac in the American colonies. It contained must-know information for the citizens of the East Coast at the time, from calendar dates and weather predictions to fun fodder like recipes and popular sayings. Franklin first published the almanac on December 19, 1732, under the name Richard Saunders.