Summer Olympic History

summer olympics began

Apr 6, 1896

Held in Athens, Greece. U.S.A. had a total of 20 Olympic medals.

olympics first cancelled

Aug 22, 1916

Olympics were first canceled due to World War 1.

first USA olympics

Feb 4, 1976

USA olympics first held Innsbruck in 1976

7 recent summer olympic games

Aug 22, 2016

1. Rio 2016 Fact - Rio 2016 was the first time in Olympic history that a South American country has hosted the games. (http://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/rio-2016-16-fun-facts-about-year-s-olympics-n510311)
2. London 2012 Fact - London also hosted the Olympics in 1908 and 1948. http://www.standard.co.uk/olympics/olympic-news/100-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-2012-olympics-7653789.html