Which came first? · Tricky
Which came first: the Arc de Triomphe or Auld Lang Syne?
Auld Lang Syne came first, in 1788 (written). The Arc de Triomphe followed 48 years later, in 1836 (completed).
- Second1836
The Arc de Triomphe
landmark · completedNapoleon ordered the Arc de Triomphe in 1806; it was only finished in 1836.
- First1788
Auld Lang Syne
song · writtenRobert Burns wrote down the words of Auld Lang Syne in 1788.
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