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The First Olympics are held
Athens, Greece -
Women take part for the first time
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Medals are introduced
Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded for the first time. The first games held in America. -
All 5 continents are represented
All five continents from the olympic rings are represented for the first time! -
First olympic tourch was lit
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China makes it's first appearance
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WWII cancel's olympics
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WWII cancel's olympics for the second time
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East Germay is fully recognized into olympics
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16 new nations introduced
16 new nations made first appearances in the olympic games -
Only Olympics held in Latin America
East and West Germany send separate teams for the first time. -
Queen Elizabeth II opens games
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USA boycotts olympic games
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Soviet Athletes boycott games
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24 new countris made olympic debut
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The "Millenium" Games
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The Olympics return to Athens
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Summer Games Held in Bejing
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First Winter Olympic games
