Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: Los Angeles or The Magic Flute?
Los Angeles came first, in 1781 (founded). The Magic Flute followed 10 years later, in 1791 (premiered).
- First1781
Los Angeles
city · foundedLos Angeles was founded in 1781 by 44 settlers from New Spain.
- Second1791
The Magic Flute
music · premieredMozart's The Magic Flute opened in 1791, about two months before he died.
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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.