Female rowing duo Heather Stanning & Helen Glover claimed Team GB’s first Olympic medal at the London Olympics.
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The Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony was held outdoors for the first time ever.
King George VI officially opened the 11th modern-day Olympic Games at the Wembley Arena in London, UK.
Gold medalist Tommie Smith was suspended for performing the Black Power salute during the Olympics.
Queen Elizabeth II of England declared the 30th Olympics opened in London, UK.
The US won gold in the first-ever women's soccer at the Olympics.
