Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: the Hollywood sign or Panasonic?
Panasonic came first, in 1918 (founded). The Hollywood sign followed 5 years later, in 1923 (built).
- Second1923
The Hollywood sign
landmark · builtThe Hollywood sign went up in 1923 reading HOLLYWOODLAND, as an advert for new houses.
- First1918
Panasonic
company · foundedPanasonic began in 1918 as Matsushita Electric, selling duplex lamp sockets; the Panasonic brand only came in 1955.
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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.