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Which came first: the CN Tower or Stairway to Heaven?

Stairway to Heaven came first, in 1971 (released). The CN Tower followed 5 years later, in 1976 (completed).

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  1. Second1976

    The CN Tower

    landmark · completed

    The CN Tower was finished in 1976 and was the tallest free-standing structure on land for over 30 years.

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  2. First1971

    Stairway to Heaven

    song · released

    Stairway to Heaven came out in 1971 and was never released as a single in the US or UK.

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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.