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Which came first: Colgate or The Star-Spangled Banner?

Colgate came first, in 1806 (founded). The Star-Spangled Banner followed 8 years later, in 1814 (written).

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  1. First1806

    Colgate

    company · founded

    Colgate began in 1806 as a New York business selling starch, soap and candles.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

  2. Second1814

    The Star-Spangled Banner

    song · written

    The Star-Spangled Banner was written in 1814 but only became the US anthem in 1931.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

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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.