Olympic History of last 100 years By conormcsparron Jul 25, 1912 Stockholm Games Women compete in swimming events for first time Period: Jul 25, 1912 to Aug 12, 2012 Olympic history over last 100 years (1912-2012) Jul 22, 1928 Amsterdam 1928- The olympic flame is introduced for the first time Nov 7, 1956 Summer 1956- Australia host Olympic games for first time Oct 7, 1960 Rome- First olympics covered by telivison worldwide Oct 7, 1984 1984 Olympics Los Angees- First Privately financed Olympics Jul 25, 1992 1992 Barcelona Olympics - Beginning of an era for the US Dream Tream Basketballers Jul 25, 1996 Atlanta Games- A bomb kills one and injures 111 people Jul 25, 2000 Sydney Olympics- Cathy Freeman inspires a nation winning 400metres Jul 25, 2004 Greece- Games return to where it all began Jul 25, 2007 Star atlete Marion Jones acquitted of all medals for drug intake Jul 25, 2012 London- Michael Phelps wins 19th medal, highest of any athlete
