Was the first lion and tiger cross man made eg to a liger or a tiglon?

Yes, the first lion-tiger hybrids, known as ligers (lion-tiger cross) and tigons (tiger-lion cross), are man-made. These hybrids typically occur in captivity, as lions and tigers do not share a natural habitat and would not normally breed in the wild. The first recorded liger was born in the early 19th century in India, primarily as a result of human intervention in breeding programs.