Which came first? · Tricky
Which came first: the Golden Gate Bridge or the birth of Paul McCartney?
The Golden Gate Bridge came first, in 1937 (opened). The birth of Paul McCartney followed 5 years later, in 1942.
- First1937
The Golden Gate Bridge
landmark · openedThe Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937; its colour is called International Orange.
- Second1942
The birth of Paul McCartney
person · bornPaul McCartney was born in Liverpool in 1942, during World War II.
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