Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: the death of Isaac Newton or New Orleans?
New Orleans came first, in 1718 (founded). The death of Isaac Newton followed 9 years later, in 1727.
- Second1727
The death of Isaac Newton
person · diesIsaac Newton died in 1727, while still in charge of the Royal Mint.
- First1718
New Orleans
city · foundedNew Orleans was founded by the French in 1718.
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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.