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Which came first: Stanford University or Tower Bridge?

Stanford University came first, in 1885 (founded). Tower Bridge followed 9 years later, in 1894 (opened).

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  1. First1885

    Stanford University

    university · founded

    Stanford was founded in 1885 in memory of its founders' only son.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

  2. Second1894

    Tower Bridge

    landmark · opened

    Tower Bridge opened in 1894; its medieval look covers a steel frame.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

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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.