The modern Olympic Games began in Athens, 1896.
1896 is the year
The modern Olympics began in 1896.
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The opening ceremonies for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China begin on August 8th, 2008. The events begin the following day.
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The Winter Olympics originated in Charmonix France in 1924.
The Olympics became modern back in it's birthplace in 1896, a lapse of 1,500 years.
The first modern day Olympics were held in Greece in 1896.
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