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1916 because of World War 1 1940 & 1944 because of World War 2

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If the Olympics were never cancelled how many ancient Olympics games would have been held?

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What happened when ancient Olympics got cancelled?

Other sporting events continued.


Why Have the 2008 Olympics been cancelled?

The 2008 Olympics were not cancelled.


Why would ancient Olympics be cancelled?

Theodosius I thought the games were a public nuisance and considered the games pagan (non religious).


Has weather ever cancelled the Olympics?

No. But it has been cancelled because of the war.


How many olympic games cancelled due to World War 2?

Five. The 1916 Summer Olympics were cancelled due to World War I. The 1940 Winter Olympics, 1940 Summer Olympics, 1944 Winter Olympics, and 1944 Summer Olympics were cancelled due to World War II.


Why were the Switzerland and then Italy winter Olympics cancelled in 1940 and 1944?

The 1940 and 1944 Olympics were cancelled due to World War II.


Which in 3 years did world wars cause the cancellation of the Olympics?

World War I caused the 1916 Olympics to be cancelled and World War II cancelled the 1940 and 1944 Olympics.


Was the summer Olympics in 1936 cancelled?

No, the 1936 Summer Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany. The 1940 and 1944 Summer and Winter Olympics were cancelled due to World War II.


Why were the Olympics not celebrated in 1916?

The Olympics were cancelled in 1916 due to World War I.


If the Olympics were never cancelled how may ancient Olympic Games would be held?

Start at 776 BCE to the year you want and find out how many by dividing by 4.


What is the value of 1996 Olympics cancelled die?

1100.000