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Which came first: Michael Jackson's Thriller or the Premier League?

Michael Jackson's Thriller came first, in 1982 (released). The Premier League followed 10 years later, in 1992 (founded).

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  1. First1982

    Michael Jackson's Thriller

    album · released

    Thriller, from 1982, is the best-selling album of all time.

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  2. Second1992

    The Premier League

    institution · founded

    England's Premier League only began in 1992, replacing the old First Division at the top.

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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.