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1896 Summer Olympics

Took place on April 6, 1896

130

Years ago

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The 131st anniversary falls on April 6, 2027, in 163 days.

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

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