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Which came first: the Boston Marathon or The Wizard of Oz film?
The Boston Marathon came first, in 1897 (first run). The Wizard of Oz film followed 42 years later, in 1939 (released).
- First1897
The Boston Marathon
event · first runThe Boston Marathon, from 1897, is the world's oldest yearly marathon.
- Second1939
The Wizard of Oz film
film · releasedThe 1939 Wizard of Oz made no profit until its 1949 re-release; TV showings from 1956 made it the most seen film ever.
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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.