World War II intervened. Incidentally two federally licensed (Hobbies) Amateur radio and Private flying were BOTH shut down for the duration of War II. Ham radio has not been shut down or suspended since to my knowledge, obviously rules and operating practices have changed with the times, but no shut downs.
There were no Winter Olympics in 1940 & 1944 due to World War II.
All the following games were cancelled due to world wars 1916 Summer Olympics 1940 Summer Olympics 1940 Winter Olympics 1944 Summer Olympics 1944 Winter Olympics
Tokyo in 1940 and London in 1944.
The 1940 and 1944 Olympics were cancelled due to World War II.
1940 & 1944
All the following games were cancelled due to world wars --1916 Summer Olympics --1940 Summer Olympics --1940 Winter Olympics --1944 Summer Olympics --1944 Winter Olympics
Because of the 2WW.
The 1940 and 1944 Summer and Winter Olympics were cancelled due to World War II.
1916: WWI 1940 and 1944: WWII
The Olympics have been canceled a handful of times. The Summer Olympics were canceled in 1916, 1940, and 1944. The Winter Olympics were also canceled in 1940 and 1944.
During the world wars (Berlin 1916, Tokyo 1940, London 1944).
World War 2