1968 Summer Olympics

The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad and officially branded as Mexico 1968, were an international multi-sport event held from 12 to 27 October 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico.

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Which happened first?

• 1968 Summer Olympics and 1968 Winter Olympics began in the same year
• 1968 Summer Olympics began 2 years before 1970 FIFA World Cup
• 1968 Summer Olympics began 2 years after 1966 FIFA World Cup
• 1968 Summer Olympics began 4 years after 1964 Summer Olympics
• 1968 Summer Olympics began 4 years before 1972 Summer Olympics

Timeline

1. 1964 Summer OlympicsOctober 10, 1964 – October 24, 1964
2. 1966 FIFA World CupJuly 11, 1966 – July 30, 1966
3. 1968 Summer Olympics (this page)October 12, 1968 – October 27, 1968
4. 1968 Winter OlympicsFebruary 6, 1968 – February 18, 1968
5. 1970 FIFA World CupMay 31, 1970 – June 21, 1970
6. 1972 Summer OlympicsAugust 26, 1972 – September 11, 1972

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