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Which came first: Macy's or the Ritz Paris?
Macy's came first, in 1858 (founded). The Ritz Paris followed 40 years later, in 1898 (opened).
- First1858
Macy's
company · foundedMacy's opened in New York in 1858; its Thanksgiving parade began in 1924.
- Second1898
The Ritz Paris
landmark · openedThe Ritz Paris opened in 1898 as one of the first hotels in Europe with a bathroom for every room.
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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.