Which came first? · Tricky
Which came first: Chicago or the French Revolution?
The French Revolution came first, in 1789 (begins). Chicago followed 48 years later, in 1837 (incorporated as a city).
- Second1837
Chicago
city · incorporated as a cityWhen Chicago became a city in 1837, it chose the motto Urbs in Horto, Latin for City in a Garden.
- First1789
The French Revolution
event · beginsThe French Revolution began in 1789, when France's Estates General met for the first time since 1614.
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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.