Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: the Rubik's Cube or the Rugby World Cup?
The Rubik's Cube came first, in 1974 (invented). The Rugby World Cup followed 11 years later, in 1985 (created).
- First1974
The Rubik's Cube
toy · inventedErnő Rubik made his first cube in 1974; it reached shops around the world in 1980.
- Second1985
The Rugby World Cup
event · createdThe Rugby World Cup was only created in 1985; the first one was played in 1987.
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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.