Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: the Lincoln Memorial or the Russian Revolution?
The Russian Revolution came first, in 1917 (begins). The Lincoln Memorial followed 5 years later, in 1922 (dedicated).
- Second1922
The Lincoln Memorial
landmark · dedicatedThe Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922, 57 years after Lincoln died.
- First1917
The Russian Revolution
event · beginsThe Russian Revolution of 1917 ended centuries of rule by the tsars.
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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.