Thieves stole up to 68 Olympic artifacts from a museum in Greece.
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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.
Queen Elizabeth II of England declared the 30th Olympics opened in London, UK.
Singapore opened the world's first Summer Youth Olympics Games.
