Gold medalist Tommie Smith was suspended for performing the Black Power salute during the Olympics.
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The first modern international Olympic Games began in Athens, Greece.
South Africa was banned from the Olympic Games due to the country’s racist policies.
USA's men's hockey team beat Canada's for the first time in 12 years.
Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.
Queen Elizabeth II of England declared the 30th Olympics opened in London, UK.
