Which came first? · Tricky
Which came first: the Arc de Triomphe or Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. came first, in 1790 (founded). The Arc de Triomphe followed 46 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.
- First1790
Washington, D.C.
city · foundedWashington, D.C. was founded in 1790 as a brand-new capital.
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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.