Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: Norway or the Stanley Cup?
The Stanley Cup came first, in 1893 (first awarded). Norway followed 12 years later, in 1905 (independence).
- Second1905
Norway
country · independenceNorway became fully independent in 1905, when its union with Sweden ended.
- First1893
The Stanley Cup
award · first awardedThe Stanley Cup was first awarded in 1893, making it North America's oldest pro sports trophy.
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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.