Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: the break-up of Austria-Hungary or DELAG, the first airline?
DELAG, the first airline came first, in 1909 (founded). The break-up of Austria-Hungary followed 9 years later, in 1918 (ends).
- Second1918
The break-up of Austria-Hungary
country · endsAustria-Hungary broke apart at the end of World War I in 1918.
- First1909
DELAG, the first airline
company · foundedDELAG, the first airline, was founded in 1909 and flew passengers in Zeppelin airships.
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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.