Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: the Boston Marathon or The Tale of Peter Rabbit?
The Boston Marathon came first, in 1897 (first run). The Tale of Peter Rabbit followed 5 years later, in 1902 (published).
- First1897
The Boston Marathon
event · first runThe Boston Marathon, from 1897, is the world's oldest yearly marathon.
- Second1902
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
book · publishedBeatrix Potter printed Peter Rabbit herself before a publisher took it on in 1902.
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