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Which came first: the Eiffel Tower or Norway?
The Eiffel Tower came first, in 1889 (opened). Norway followed 16 years later, in 1905 (independence).
- First1889
The Eiffel Tower
landmark · openedThe Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World's Fair and was meant to come down after 20 years.
- Second1905
Norway
country · independenceNorway became fully independent in 1905, when its union with Sweden ended.
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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.