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1976 Summer Olympics

Took place on July 17, 1976

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The 51st anniversary falls on July 17, 2027, in 265 days.

The 1976 Summer Olympics (French: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1976), officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad (Jeux de la XXIe Olympiade) and officially branded as Montreal 1976 (Montréal 1976), were an international multi-sport event held from July 17 to August 1, 1976, in Montreal, Canada.

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