Earlier
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Earlier #39

2 May 2026
Question 1
Which happened earlier?
A London Mayor role established (Ken Livingstone elected)
B Nelson Mandela released from prison ✓ Earlier
Nelson Mandela released from prison (11 February 1990) came before London Mayor role established (Ken Livingstone elected) (4 May 2000)
Question 2
Which happened earlier?
A Queen Elizabeth II coronation
B India and Pakistan gain independence (Partition) ✓ Earlier
India and Pakistan gain independence (Partition) (15 August 1947) came before Queen Elizabeth II coronation (2 June 1953)
Question 3
Which happened earlier?
A Gordon Brown becomes UK Prime Minister ✓ Earlier
B Barack Obama inaugurated as US President
Gordon Brown becomes UK Prime Minister (27 June 2007) came before Barack Obama inaugurated as US President (20 January 2009)
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