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Which came first: the death of Harry Houdini or the NFL?

The NFL came first, in 1920 (founded). The death of Harry Houdini followed 6 years later, in 1926.

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  1. Second1926

    The death of Harry Houdini

    person · dies

    Harry Houdini died on Halloween, 31 October 1926.

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  2. First1920

    The NFL

    institution · founded

    The NFL was founded in 1920 in a car showroom in Canton, Ohio.

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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.