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Which came first: the Sydney Harbour Bridge or The Wizard of Oz film?

The Sydney Harbour Bridge came first, in 1932 (opened). The Wizard of Oz film followed 7 years later, in 1939 (released).

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  1. First1932

    The Sydney Harbour Bridge

    landmark · opened

    The Sydney Harbour Bridge opened in 1932; locals call it the Coathanger.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

  2. Second1939

    The Wizard of Oz film

    film · released

    The 1939 Wizard of Oz made no profit until its 1949 re-release; TV showings from 1956 made it the most seen film ever.

    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.