Which came first? · Tricky

Which came first: the death of Harry Houdini or Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce came first, in 1906 (founded). The death of Harry Houdini followed 20 years later, in 1926.

  1. Second1926

    The death of Harry Houdini

    person · dies

    Harry Houdini died on Halloween, 31 October 1926.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

  2. First1906

    Rolls-Royce

    company · founded

    Rolls-Royce was formed in 1906, two years after Charles Rolls met Henry Royce.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

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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.