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How long ago was the first FIFA World Cup?
The first FIFA World Cup was 96 years ago.
The first FIFA World Cup kicked off on July 13, 1930. That's 96 years, 2 months and 14 days.
It was held in Uruguay, and Uruguay won.
The first FIFA World Cup turns 100 on July 13, 2030.
If you were born before July 13, 1930, you're older than the first FIFA World Cup.
Mind-bender: The first FIFA World Cup is closer in time to the first fax machine patent (1843) than to today.
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Older than the first FIFA World Cup
- The first Academy Awards
- Mickey Mouse
- Penicillin
- Sliced bread
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- The first talking movie