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Which came first: Sputnik 1 or Taco Bell?
Sputnik 1 came first, in 1957 (launched). Taco Bell followed 5 years later, in 1962 (founded).
- First1957
Sputnik 1
space · launchedSputnik 1 was a polished metal ball about 58 cm across that beeped from orbit.
- Second1962
Taco Bell
company · foundedTaco Bell's founder ran a hot dog stand before he switched to tacos; the chain began in 1962.
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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.