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The Apple I computer goes on sale (1976) came before Star Wars opens in theaters (May 25, 1977).
The lighter (Döbereiner's lamp) (1823) came before Friction matches (John Walker) (1826).
Source: Wikipedia: Match · Wikipedia: Lighter
Oreo name trademarked (March 14, 1912) came before Titanic sinks (April 15, 1912).
First machine-sliced bread sold (July 7, 1928) came before Mickey Mouse premieres in Steamboat Willie (November 18, 1928).
Harvard is founded (1636) came before Newton's Principia is published (1687).