Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci scored the world’s first perfect 10 for gymnastics at the 1976 Olympics.
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The US won gold in the first-ever women's soccer at the Olympics.
The world's first Winter Olympics took place in Chamonix, France.
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.
Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.
