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Which came first: The Encyclopaedia Britannica or the US Declaration of Independence?
The Encyclopaedia Britannica came first, in 1768 (first published). The US Declaration of Independence followed 8 years later, in 1776 (adopted).
- First1768
The Encyclopaedia Britannica
book · first publishedThe Encyclopaedia Britannica first came out in Edinburgh in 1768, sold in weekly parts.
- Second1776
The US Declaration of Independence
event · adoptedThe Declaration of Independence was adopted on 4 July 1776.
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