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Which came first: the Sydney Harbour Bridge or World War II?

The Sydney Harbour Bridge came first, in 1932 (opened). World War II followed 7 years later, in 1939 (begins).

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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

    World War II

    event · begins

    World War II began in September 1939 when Germany invaded Poland.

    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.