when was the first match stick was invented?

Answer 1

the first source that is found about a match is a Chinese sources from about 577 ad later there is the match that was put in the acid and also the match that could be ignited by rubbing it along a surface ( like in the western movies )
the security match was invented by Gustaf Erik in 1844

Answer 2

History of the modern match
A predecessor of the match, small sticks of pinewood impregnated with sulfur, was developed in China in 577.

The first modern, self-igniting match was invented in 1805 by K. Chancel, assistant to Professor L. J. Thénard of Paris. The head of the match consisted of a mixture of potassium chlorate, sulfur, sugar, and rubber. They were ignited by dipping the tip of the match in a small asbestos bottle filled with sulfuric acid. This kind of match was quite expensive and its usage was dangerous, so Chancel's matches never gained much popularity.