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Which came first: The 1812 Overture or the Suez Canal?
The Suez Canal came first, in 1869 (opened). The 1812 Overture followed 13 years later, in 1882 (premiered).
- Second1882
The 1812 Overture
music · premieredTchaikovsky's 1812 Overture was first played in 1882, 70 years after the events it celebrates.
- First1869
The Suez Canal
landmark · openedThe Suez Canal opened in 1869, letting ships skip the long trip around Africa.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.