1896 Summer Olympics

The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, and commonly known as Athens 1896, were the first international Olympic Games held in modern history.

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Which happened first?

• 1896 Summer Olympics began 4 years before 1900 Summer Olympics
• 1896 Summer Olympics began 8 years before 1904 Summer Olympics
• 1896 Summer Olympics began 12 years before 1908 Summer Olympics
• 1896 Summer Olympics began 16 years before 1912 Summer Olympics
• 1896 Summer Olympics began 24 years before 1920 Summer Olympics

Timeline

1. 1896 Summer Olympics (this page)April 6, 1896 – April 15, 1896
2. 1900 Summer OlympicsMay 14, 1900 – October 28, 1900
3. 1904 Summer OlympicsJuly 1, 1904 – November 23, 1904
4. 1908 Summer OlympicsApril 27, 1908 – October 31, 1908
5. 1912 Summer OlympicsMay 5, 1912 – July 27, 1912
6. 1920 Summer OlympicsApril 20, 1920 – September 12, 1920

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