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Which came first: Dynamite or the death of Vincent van Gogh?
Dynamite came first, in 1867 (patented). The death of Vincent van Gogh followed 23 years later, in 1890.
- First1867
Dynamite
invention · patentedAlfred Nobel patented dynamite in 1867, the first safely manageable explosive stronger than black powder.
- Second1890
The death of Vincent van Gogh
person · diesVincent van Gogh died in 1890, unsuccessful and seen as a failure; he became famous only after his death.
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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.