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The ancient Olympics, traditionally started in 776 BCE, were held each four years (that four year period between them is called an Olympiad), terminated by the Roman emperor Theodosias II in 393 CE because their conduct had become so corrupt. Olympic games were restarted in 1859 CE by benefactor Evangelos Zappas and also held in 1870 and 1875. The Interational Olympic Committee led by Baron Coubertin started the current Modern Olympics at Athens in 1896, and it is from that date that the modern Olympics sequence is counted, each four years excluding hiatuses caused by war.
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When did japan play in the Olympics?
Japan first participated in the Summer Olympics in 1912. They have participated in all Summer Olympic since except for 1948 and 1980. They first participated in the Winter Olympics in 1928 and have been in all Winter Games except the 1948 Games. The 2008 Olympics is the 20th Summer Games Japan has participated in. They have been to 18 Winter Games.
The 20th Olympic games?
The 1980 Summer Olympics were held in the city of Moscow in the Soviet Union. The U.S. did not attend these games as they and 65 other countries boycotted them due to the Russian war with Afghanistan.
Where was the last Olympics of the 20th century held?
The final Olympic Games in the 20th century was the 2000 Summer Games held in Sydney, Australia.
When did the beijing summer olympics 2008 start?
The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing (China) are scheduled between August 8 and August 24.I am not changeing this but i think you should be more precise.
What has the author Heinz Harder written?
Heinz Harder has written: 'Unternehmen Olympia' -- subject(s): Economic aspects, Economic aspects of Olympics, Olympic Games (20th : 1972 : Munich, Germany), Olympics, Political aspects, Political aspects of Olympics
Have the sports in the Olympics ever changed since it was first played?
sure such as the allowing of woman to participate in the mid 20th century
Which country won the most medals in the XX Olympic Games?
The USA has won 833 gold medals from the inception of the Olympic Games till the start of the 2000 Sydney Olympics ---- The country that won the most medals at the 20th Summer Olympics (1972 Munich) was the Soviet Union with 99 (50 gold, 27 silver, 22 bronze). The country that won the most medals at the 20th Winter Olympics (2006 Turin) was Germany with 29 (11 gold, 12 silver, 6 bronze).
When did swimming became a sport in the Olympic games?
Synchronized swimming first appeared at around the turn of the 20th century, though at the time it was known as water ballet. The first recorded competition was in 1891.
How many days have passed since October 20th 2008?
254 as of July 1st, 2009
What cities in the 20th century have hosted the summer Olympics?
Athens, Greece, hosted the 1896 Summer Olympics, which was the first official olympic games. Paris, France, hosted the 1924 Summer Olympics. Berlin, Germany, hosted the 1936 Summer Olympics. Rome, Italy, hosted the 1960 Summer Olympics. Tokyo, Japan, hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics. Montreal, Canada, hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics. Seoul, South Korea, hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics. Barcelona, Spain, hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics. Atlanta, United States, hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics. Beijing, China, hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Where were the 1947 Olympics?
There were no Olympic games held in 1947. Today, games are only held in even-numbered years, and until the late 20th century they were only held in years that are divisible by 4.
What day of the week was December 20th 2008?
December 20th, 2008 fell on a Saturday.
