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Which came first: The Blue Danube waltz or the Lewis and Clark expedition?

The Lewis and Clark expedition came first, in 1804 (sets off). The Blue Danube waltz followed 63 years later, in 1867 (premiered).

  1. Second1867

    The Blue Danube waltz

    music · premiered

    The Blue Danube waltz was first performed in Vienna in 1867.

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  2. First1804

    The Lewis and Clark expedition

    event · sets off

    Lewis and Clark set off in 1804 to cross the American West to the Pacific.

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