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Which came first: Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah or the Women's World Cup?

Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah came first, in 1984 (released). The Women's World Cup followed 7 years later, in 1991 (first held).

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  1. First1984

    Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah

    song · released

    Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah came out in 1984 and only became famous through later cover versions.

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  2. Second1991

    The Women's World Cup

    event · first held

    The first FIFA Women's World Cup was held in China in 1991.

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