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Opening of the First Modern Olympic Games
- When
- April 6, 1896
- Where
- Athens
The first modern Olympic Games were officially opened in Athens on April 6, 1896, marking the start of the Games of the I Olympiad.
The opening ceremonies took place in Athens, with the Panathenaic Stadium serving as the main venue for the Games. The event was declared open by the phrase "I declare the opening of the first international Olympic Games in Athens." This date marked the beginning of the first international Olympic Games held in modern history, organized by the International Olympic Committee.
Sources
- 1896 Summer Olympics Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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