The Day the Olympics Were Reborn
On June 23, 1894, a French baron's dream became real: the International Olympic Committee was founded in Paris, reviving the ancient Games.
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The Day a 20-Year-Old Swam Into History: Gertrude Ederle Conquers the English Channel
On August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel — and beat the men's record by nearly two hours.
Do You Believe in Miracles?
On February 22, 1980, a team of American college kids stunned the mighty Soviet Union 4-3 at Lake Placid in the 'Miracle on Ice.'
The Scoreboard That Couldn't Say 'Ten'
On July 18, 1976, 14-year-old Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci earned the first perfect 10 in Olympic history — and the scoreboard, built for a maximum of 9.99, could only flash '1.00.'
The Modern Olympics Begin in Athens
On April 6, 1896, King George I of Greece opened the first modern Olympic Games before some 80,000 spectators in Athens' marble Panathenaic Stadium.