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When were the first Olympics? The IOC hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896 in Athens. The location was chosen as a tribute to the Games' origins. According to the History Channel, 280 male ...
It was in the summer of 1896 that the first Modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece. ... Athens was voted the most favorable location to host the 1896 Olympic Games.
Following the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, here's every city slated to host the future winter and summer games, from Japan to Italy.